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What Causes Body Aches And Sore Throat A Week After A Flu Shot?
Hi, I have my first test tomorrow in my history class and today I woke up feeling very tired and weak. I have had body aches all day and my throat sort of hurts. I recently got a flu shot about a week and a half ago because the flu had been going around the college I attend. Am I coming down with something?
Mon, 27 Feb 2017
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I have gone through the question and understand your concern
The symptoms that you are having are quite common after flu shot as body shows some reaction while building resistance against a particular antigen.
So , no need to worry about it as it will subside within a week.
Although if it stays for more than a week , then you should consult your physician.
Hope this was of help
Let me know if you have other queries.
Thank you
I have gone through the question and understand your concern
The symptoms that you are having are quite common after flu shot as body shows some reaction while building resistance against a particular antigen.
So , no need to worry about it as it will subside within a week.
Although if it stays for more than a week , then you should consult your physician.
Hope this was of help
Let me know if you have other queries.
Thank you
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