I had the flu shot 5 days ago now I have the flu, is this caused by the shot?!

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No. Most flu shots involved dead viruses, so you can't get the flu from it. It's quite possible that you were exposed before you got the shot and the symptoms are now showing up.

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No the flu shot contains a model of the influenza virus, it is not the actual live virus.

You can not get the flu from the flu shot any more than you can kiss a rock and turn it into a prince.

You may either have some other type of infection or a strain of the flu that was not covered by the flu shot.

I have a degree and work in health care.

The flu shot is manufactured according to the previous year's flu strain. They can't ever predict which flu strain will be prevalent at any given time, so they are guessing with which vaccine to make. If the one they make is different than the strain, you aren't going to be protected.

Make sure your immune system is strong naturally by eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and supplementing with Vitamin D and Omega 3s. Get plenty of water and rest as well. Lack of sleep and stress depletes your immunity.

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Yes! It's not rocket science! Before flu shot, feeling good. After flu shot, flu!

happens a lot. This is because the shot it actually dead flu virus. It's for your immune system to get use to the flu. Right now, your immune system isn't use to the flu, so it couldn't fight it off that well, but after your flu is gone, your immune system will be more use to the flu and it will be able to fight off the virus next time!!

It is possible although you usually get the flu from the vaccine within 72 hours.

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