You might think, But Im healthy!
Do I really need a flu vaccine?
Plus, you could get theflu and COVID-19at the same time and need medical care.
In most cases, flu vaccine side effects are totally normal.
For these reasons, medical experts strongly advise people to get vaccinated.
I would absolutely recommend getting the flu vaccine because it can protect you and those around you.
Feel like you need just a tad more information before youre ready to get vaccinated?
We get it and have plenty more information for you.
A minimal flu season last year doesnt mean were in the clear this year.
And its important to remember that some people do end up with complications from the flu.
(Roughly 380,000 people were hospitalized from the flu between 2019 and 2020, according to theCDC.)
What are common flu vaccine side effects to expect?
Neither form of the vaccine contains live flu viruses that can thrive in your body.
Your immune system will start to rev up in response.
It usually takes about two weeks for those to kick in and offer you protection, per the CDC.
Can the flu vaccine make you sick?
Seriously, this is not a thing that is even remotely possible.
However, in very rare cases, a flu vaccine can cause issues in people with pre-existing medical circumstances.
Severe or life-threateningallergic reactionsto the flu vaccine are very rare.
Can you get the flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine or booster at the same time?
Its not clear if getting both vaccines at the same time will increase your chances of having side effects.
Is it too late to get the flu vaccine for the 2021-2022 season?
The CDC recommends getting vaccinated early in the seasonideally by the end of October.
Flu cases typically rise in February and can continue into May.
Sometimes, flu vaccination clinics are set up in workplaces or other frequently visited locations within a community.
If your arm is really sore, consider icing it to help with inflammation.
Theyre there to help you make the process as seamless as possible.
Additional reporting by Korin Miller
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