How do you get the flu when you have had the flu shot?
103760
The same way you would get it before the flu shot. The shots only protect against certaint strains of influenza, usually the deadlier type. I live in Wis. and have never had a flu shot. 45 and still kickin!
1116938
yes all three of my children have, they say even though you have the vaccine you can still get it all the vaccine does it make it so the virus will  not be as intense or deadly and will not last as long. So hopefully your child will not run such high fevers or suffer as long as they would if they had not gotten the vaccine.
753980
You are correct, the shot contains what the CDC terms as the "killed virus", and you cannot catch the flu from it. However, they tend not to hand you the lovely fact sheets that they used to when you got shots for the measle and other diseases as a child. If they did, you would know the following were side effects to the shot:\n\n    * Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given\n    * Fever (low grade)\n    * Aches\n\nThese should last no more than 3 days; however, also be aware of the following serious allergic reaction indicators:\n\n    *Difficulty breathing\n    *Hoarseness or wheezing\n    *Hives\n    *Paleness\n    *Weakness\n    *Fast heart beat\n    *Dizziness\n\nContact you doctor ASAP if these signs show up.
933152
If you've had it for 9 days, chances are that it could be a bacterial infection and not the flu.  You may have been misdiagnosed.  Go back to the doctor.
175114
try chicken noodle soup and going to your doctor. the doctor would probably write you a prescription for antibiotics if it's bacterial. if the flu strain you have is viral (a virus) then you can take over the counter products to help with the symptoms. a virus has to run its course, as there are no cures for viruses.
751281
She becomes contageous right as she gets infected. To make sure you dont get it wash your hands A LOT. I would take Airborne that stuff is amazing and works wonders against colds, flu, and anything else! Trust me its awesome! also, get your flu shot that would also keeep you from catching what she has.
752633
With just the flu any drugs that can and will take away your minor aches and pains (that are stronger then what you have) you are unable to get. You have bought what you can it looks like....\nYour pains will be over soon....\nGo get Vick's rub, rub it on your chest. This will also clear your nose :0)\nIf you have chronic pain, or the pain does not leave then you need to go to the doctors....\nSorry you do not feel good, it will be over soon...
23972
The effectiveness of the flu shot varies substantially based on how accurate health authorities are at guessing what they prevalent flu strains will be.  They must determine months ahead of time what flu vaccine to make to accomodate the lead time of manufacturers, and come wintertime, those strains may not be the most prevalent.\n\nIn years where the strains were determined correctly, the vaccine is up to 90% effective according to the CDC.  However, even in a recent year where not all of the strains were identified properly, the vaccine was still 52% effective.  So your chances of getting the flu seem to be substantially reduced by getting the shot.
292545
Lots of things can. Flu can cause it. Taking some medicines such as some cholesterol drugs can do it. If this is a problem, ask a doctor.
764177
I use to take them when I was in the military only because I had too, but I havent taken one in years. I think a person can do without it really, I've never caught the flu, thank goodness.
96334
Not a lot other than the obvious methods, since influenza is highly contagious.\n1) Don't touch your eyeballs (easy to infect yourself that way)\n2) Wash hands\n3) Stay away from children\n4) Reduce your daily contact with people\n5) Don't eat in restaurants (see above)\n6) Get a flu shot (all flu sucks, and regular flu can kill you too, not just bird flu)
259683
This seems to be the standard strain of the flu this year. The best treatment is theraflu, sleep and eat/drink weather you feel like it or not. Oh, and Tylenol for the fever.
935597
most health care people receive the flu shot, just warn them in advance, and wash your hands a lot, use hand sanitizer before you touch public things if you are coughing a lot
867933
Despite what people say, the vaccine does not make anyone sick.  It is more likely, due to timing of flu shots that they already had a little cold coming on, or that their body had an immune system response that left them a little tired and run down, but not really sick.\n\nOr they are allergic to eggs.  They could also have an allergic reaction to the flu shot as it is grown in eggs, but that allergy is often a very serious allergy and can be life threatening.
205313
The cough...or a cold is a virus and yes, you can get it while on antibiotics.  The flu is also a virus....Antibiotics are for bacterial infections.  And if you take them all the time (some people do), your body will become immune and they won't work when you really do have an infection...like strep throat.
825370
Not likely to be flu, you get very severe muscle pains with that.
767199
I had a flu shot last year and found out I am allergic to egg whites.My throat closed up and my taste buds swelled up to.Did you eat something you are allergic to? Call your doctor.I was lucky I was at the doctors office when this happened to me because I was treated for shock before I turned blue.