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Every year i get really bad sinusitis which is very painful and lasts about 6 weeks, would having the flu vaccine prevent this?
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Maybe: The flu vaccine prevents influenza. Influenza infections are frequently followed by sinusitis, ear infections and pneumonia.
Answered 11/24/2013
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