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A member asked:

Will getting a flu shot affect my birth control?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not to worry: It is smart to get an influenza vaccine and it will not impact your birth control.

Dr Poinsett agreed

Answered 11/22/2017

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No: no issue with birth control

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/11/2017

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