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A member asked:

If you got a regular flu shot this past fall can you now get a second flu shot for more protection ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

No: As a rule a second flu shot does not give any additional protection.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 2/11/2014

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A member asked:

What about babies that don't have protection b/c they haven't gotten both flu shots due to age? If a baby gets the flu do they typically get better?

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A member asked:

Tapering down from 15 mg of prednisone for PMR. Down to 5 mg now.. is my immune system still compromised.. worried about getting covid or flu. Don't want to not be able to get protection from my immune system..also can you take paxlovid w/prednisone?

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A member asked:

I received the flu shot (quadrivalent) Oct. 2. Is there an ideal time to get the shot to maximize its protective effect (early fall vs winter)?

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A member asked:

How can you safely get the regular flu shot more than once during pregnancy?

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A member asked:

I reside full time in Florida and over 65. Should I wait til October, November or December to get a flu shot since I am told those from colder parts of the country travel here now?

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