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Is getting flu shot twice in 4 days apart by mistake okay?

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Dr. Keith Thomae answered

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Condoned, but ok: As you know, this is not recommended, but it will not hurt overall if you are generally healthy.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/9/2020

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No worries: Currently, our senior citizens have the option to get a High-Dose version of the seasonal flu shot. The High-Dose version has 4 times the amount of antigen compared with the regular flu shot. That means getting 2 times the usual amount of one regular flu shot should not be a problem.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 2/12/2020

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