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A member asked:

I have post nasal drip after the flu injection. is this related and normal?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Cold, allergy: This has nothing at all to do with the flu shot, just a coincidence in timing. You caught a cold or have an allergy.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 1/1/2020

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