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Wats the odds of getting the flu if i haven't had a flu shot in five years?

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Dr. William Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Worse: Flu season has started early this year -- already 15% of tests are coming up positive for flu! the flu show may protect you against the predicted worst 3 flu types, and be sure to immunize yourself! it is hitting the hardest and fastest in the south. Georgia wll be the 6th state to have widespread flu soon! get your flu shot!

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Bonnie Bock answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Moderate: The influenza season with confirmed cases has already started in the United States which suggests this will be a severe influenza season . The vaccine and the infecting virus change every year. Vaccine given 5 years ago might have some protection but not guaranteed. Vaccine for all over 6 months is recommended in absence of major egg allergy.

Answered 6/5/2014

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