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I got the flu shot yesterday and i have been getting headaches. can this be from the flu shot? i took two advil and it didn't help.
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Possibly: A small percentage develop a mild flu like illness after receiving the vaccination. Headaches may be part of that and should resolve over or 3 days. If the headaches persdist, see your doctor.
Answered 1/19/2019
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Possibly: Headaches can occur after getting an influenza vaccine.
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