“Should I get the flu shot this year?”
I had the flu shot last year, and I contracted the flu anyway. It was pretty bad, and I've never felt so sick in my life. Is it worth it getting the flu shot this year?
2 Answers
Jennifer B. Warren
Family Nurse Practitioner, Womens Health, Chronic Care Management, Diabetes, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia management, Mental Health
MS
The flu shot is recommended for most individuals, unless you have an allergy or previous adverse reaction. While the flu shot is helpful in prevention, it does not completely protect you from contracting the flu. It should, however, help minimize complications such as hospitalization and pneumonia, if you contract the flu.
Yes. You may be feeling ill after the vaccine which is the immune response to the vaccine. I still recommend getting the flu shot as the actual infection could be worse and likely be ill for longer period of time.
