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I just took the flu shot today but i'm already feeling sick and have a bit of coughing. is it ok if i took cough med?
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FLU SHOT: It is ok to take cough rx after a flu shot.
Answered 11/28/2012
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Yes: Yes you may. These are little side effects of flu vaccine.
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