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A member asked:
My mother has a weak immune system. about the flu vaccine, it's dangerous for her, because of the side effects?
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Flu shot safe: The influenza vaccine by injection is safe. It is a killed vaccine and not able to cause the flu. Side effects are usually mild and short lived. In immune deficient patients, usually avoid "live" vaccine such as nasal flu vaccine.
Answered 11/13/2014
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