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I got the flu shot 9 days ago and came within 6ft of someone who had the flu and was coughing. am i protected enough at this point?
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Flu: The best protection from the flu is getting immunized, avoiding sick people, hand-washing, getting adequate rest and fluids. If you have a healthy immune system, you should be protected.
Answered 10/20/2014
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