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A 34-year-old male asked:

is it safe to drink alcohol after taking the 2018 flu vaccine?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Pediatrics 46 years experience

Depends: Social drinking does not interfere with the vaccine or cancel its effects. However, drinking by itself can put you at risk depending on how you go about it.

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