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If i have hepatitis c, should i get a flu shot?
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Yes: Hepatitis c is not a contraindication to getting a flu shot.
Answered 12/21/2012
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Yes: And you should probably be tested for hepatitis a and b and be immunized as appropriate. If you've progressed to cirrhosis, or are heading in that direction, immunizations are very important.
Answered 9/28/2016
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