A member asked:

My.daughter had epstein barr 4 years ago should she get the flu shot. my mom said people who have had epstein barr should never get the flu shot?

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Not true: There is no relationship between the eb virus and the flu shot or any reason too consider it reason to avoid one.

Answered 10/6/2015

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Wrong information: That's not correct. She can still get the flu shot. Epstein-barr virus infection is extremely common, and does not affect the safety of the flu shot;.

Answered 8/4/2020

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