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Can you test positive for coronavirus if you just received the flu shot?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Flu shot: An influenza vaccine should not cause someone to test positive for COVID 19.

Dr Veres agreed

Answered 7/2/2020

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A member asked:

Can you test positive for coronavirus if you just received the flu shot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Veres agreed

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