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Are Flu Shots Safe To Take After Recovering From An Infection?
Question: I contracted flu in late January of this year. It lasted just shy of 4 weeks. A few weeks after I healed from that infection, I contracted the flu again. This time it has been now 8 days and I still cough, have nasal congestion , but, have begun to cough up mucus. The question, is it wise or safe upon regaining my health to get a flu shot after two infections?
Brief Answer:
Better not to take flu vaccine now.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is advisable not to take flu shot now.
The flu shot is indicated 4 weeks after acute infection.
Since it is only 8 days and you still cough, better not to take flu vaccine now.
Wait for 2-3 weeks more and if you are asymptomatic after 2-3 weeks then you can take the flu vaccine.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist
Better not to take flu vaccine now.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is advisable not to take flu shot now.
The flu shot is indicated 4 weeks after acute infection.
Since it is only 8 days and you still cough, better not to take flu vaccine now.
Wait for 2-3 weeks more and if you are asymptomatic after 2-3 weeks then you can take the flu vaccine.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist
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