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Influenza

Influenza vaccines

As is the case with any drug or vaccine, there is a rare possibility of allergic reaction.

WHO SHOULD NOT RECEIVE A FLU VACCINE

According to the CDC, some people should not be vaccinated without first talking to a doctor. In general, you should not get a flu shot if you:

• Had a severe allergic reaction to chickens or egg protein
• Have a fever or illness that is more than "just a cold"
• Had a moderate to severe reaction after a previous flu vaccine
• Are a woman who is, or might be, in the first trimester of pregnancy (first 3 months of pregnancy)
• Have ever been paralyzed due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome

If you meet any of the above criteria, ask your doctor if a flu vaccine is safe for you.

Review Date: 01/18/2006
Reviewed By: John Goldenring, M.D., M.P.H., Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.