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I got the flu shot 2 days ago and i have a low fever and aches. my dad has pancreatic cancer. can i be around him or am i contagious?
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Vaccination reaction: is not contagious , how ever you dad should be protected from needless infections all the time.
Answered 9/19/2015
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Flu shot: The flu shot is killed virus vaccine and safe for immunosuppressed people and people with cancer. The spray flu immunization (FluMist) should not be used around immunosuppressed people.
Answered 9/20/2015
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