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A 33-year-old female asked:

Asthmatic - got flu shot. can flu onset involve diarrhea as well as vomiting? now also having cough, sore throat and congestion. have told my doctor.

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2 different viruses: Influenza causes respiratory symptoms (sore throat, congestion and cough). Viral gastroenteritis ("stomach flu") is not related to influenza at all (other than it is a virus) and causes vomiting/diarrhea. Both can cause fevers, muscle aches, and headaches.

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