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Can you get the flu shot if you have swimmer's ear infection and what's the side effects of the flu shot in 2017-2018?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: You can have the flu vaccination and the side effects include muscle aches and fever.

Answered 12/9/2017

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