A member asked:

Flu shot friday, yesterday very achy, no appetite, sore throat, feeling the same way today. can this be from the shot? if so how long can it last?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Unlikely: Influenza vaccine causes only two types of side effects: pain or discomfort at the injection site, usually mild and generally gone within 2-3 days; and rare allergic reactions. It rarely or never causes flu-like symptoms like yours. Probably you were just unlucky, catching a garden variety viral illness (or conceivably influenza itself) in the past few days. Contact your doctor if it continues.

Answered 10/12/2015

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