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A member asked:
H1n1. when getting the shot for the flu, am i being shot up with the flu? i've gotten the flu shot before. about a week later...i got the flu.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
The flu shot: Cannot give you the flu. Flu is sudden onset of fever, generally over 101, severe body aches, chills, sore throat, and cough with possible other upper respiratory symptoms.
Answered 1/12/2014
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