Will the flu shot give me the flu?
Absolutely not. The flu vaccine does not contain live viruses but viral protein antigens. Such particles cannot give someone the flu. If you get sick with the flu following a flu shot it was likely you were infected with such 7 to 10 days prior.

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1. Do I need an appointment for my child's vaccinations?
2. Do I need a pneumonia shot every 5 years?
3. Can I use my debit card to pay for shots?
4. Will the flu shot give me the flu?