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A member asked:
How long after a shingles outbreak should i wait before getting the seasonal flu shot?
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No perfect answer: Unfortunately, the question has not been studied extensively. In general, doctors recommend that people not have a vaccine when they are fighting an infection. If you were my patient, I would recommend that you wait to get the flu shot until the shingles greatly improves or goes away completely. You should check with your doctor about this, however.
Answered 10/16/2020
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