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You can still get a flu shot with a mild cold, but having a fever could make the vaccine less effective – Business Insider Australia
Around 200,000 people in the US are hospitalized each year with complications from the flu — a respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus. And though the best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu shot, you should wait to get vaccinated if you…
Around 200,000 people in the US are hospitalized each year with complications from the flu â” a respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus. And though the best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu shot, you should wait to get vaccinated if you have severe symptoms of another illness.
Here’s what you need to know about what illnesses preclude you from getting a flu shot.
Can you get a flu shot with a cold?
It’s generally safe to get a flu shot with a cold or other mild illness.
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