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Does the flu shot an other vaccines increase histamine levels in the body?
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Flu shot: Though rare, one can develop an allergic reaction to a vaccine which causes high levels of histamine. Typically, histamine levels remain low or minimally increased after receiving a vaccine.
Answered 10/12/2017
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