Flu shot, feeling sick later question?
I just got a flu shot and now my mom is freaking me out by telling me that im going to get/ feel the effects of the flu tomorrow. I know that has happened with those who got the shot with the live virus but i just got the one without the live virus in it. The Doctor said you can't get the flu form the shot but my mom seems to think he's wrong and i'd really like to not be sick because i jsut got over a cold
sooo
my question is, with the version of the shot that i got (non-living virus) do i have a chance of getting/ feelings as though i have the flu tomorrow?? If so how long will it last? =/
thanks
Posted by aj
Flu vaccines usually cause only very mild side effects and are not usually long lasting at all. The side affects CAN include:
Soreness or redness where you got the shot (very common--expect it)
Low grade fever (not as common but still happens a lot)
Mild body aches
Remember that these will be mild and should only last for 1 day...2 tops and won't interfere with everyday activities.
In any case you would MUCH rather have the side effects of the vaccine than the real thing!
You'll be fine.
Posted by PA
You cannot, I repeat CANNOT get the flu from a flu shot. It is not even the entire virus. It is a portion of the virus in a killed state. It is not possible to get the flu from it. Cannot happen now way no how.
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