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A 57-year-old male asked:

Currently i have seasonal allergy(ragweed) sneezing runny nose, itchy nose/ throat, is it ok to take my annual flu shot now or should i wait. ?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered

Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 38 years experience

Mgt: For your allergic symptoms, your PCP may prescribe an anti-histamine, nasal saline and/or a nasal steroid. You can still have your flu vaccine as recommended.

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