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I got my flu shot 13 hours ago and barely have any symptoms. its not red or swelled and it barely hurts. this was my first time getting one. if i was going to go into anaphylactic shock would i already by now ??

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No risk, no worry: Flu shots almost never cause anaphylaxis. If it were to happen, it would be within 30 minutes of the shot. Don't worry about it.

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Answered 9/29/2019

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A member asked:

I got my flu shot 13 hours ago and barely have any symptoms. its not red or swelled and it barely hurts. this was my first time getting one. if i was going to go into anaphylactic shock would i already by now ??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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