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How likely is it to develop flu-like symptoms from the flu vaccine?
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Not likely: You can not get flu after getting fluvaccine and it is rarely people get serious side effect like guillen barre syndrome after getting flu vaccine 1 case per 100000flu vaccines given.
Answered 9/28/2016
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...: The flu vaccine is well tolerated by most people. It is effective in preventing illness along with good hand hygiene. The centers for disease control is a good reference site to learn more: http://www.Cdc.Gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.Htm http://www.Cdc.Gov/flu/protect/vaccine/index.Htm.
Answered 9/28/2016
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