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I have had chills headache body hurts could this be the flu even if i had the flu shot?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Viral illness: Could be flu or another viral illness.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Paul Harper answered

Yes: The flu shot does not protect you from all types of flu.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 12/22/2017

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Yes: In any season we have at least 4-6 strains of flu circling the globe & air travel mixes/spreads it quickly. Flu virus mutates rapidly & the vaccine has the most recent & frequent strains but can't have them all. You could have a mutated strain or one not in the vaccine. You could also have something else. The flu shot is not perfect but it is the best we have. I get mine every year (X40+).

Dr Kumar and 10 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2018

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A member asked:

I have had chills headache body hurts could this be the flu even if i had the flu shot?

14 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr. Paul Harper answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kumar and 10 doctors agreed

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