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Dear doctors: my temp this morning was 99.5 f. can i still get the flu shot if i have low grade fever such as this.. thanks.

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Dr. Steve Choi answered

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No: A low grade fever should not be prevent you from getting the flu shot.

Answered 10/15/2014

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A member asked:

Dear doctors: my temp this morning was 99.5 f. can i still get the flu shot if i have low grade fever such as this.. thanks.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steve Choi answered

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