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A member asked:
I have the flu at the moment. i did not take a shot, i do not believe in them. i've been sick for a week. help?
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Too late: You have to wait till it gets out of your system and see your doctor if it does not get better in couple of days as there may be complication of flu like sinusitis or pneumonia get the vaccine next time and every year.
Answered 3/19/2013
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