A 36-year-old member asked:
is it dangerous if i got a flu shot while i was sick with a sinus infection and was one antibiotics?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Bryan Levey answered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Probably not: But there is some evidence that getting a flu shot when you have an illness with a fever might make the flu shot less effective. Best idea is to wait until you're better.
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