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Can Flu Shot Be Taken If Suffering From Epilepsy And Asthma?

My daughter has Chiari, Epilepsy, Asthma and a TBI. She has had the flu shot in the past, however, I am not sure if she has had a reaction to it. Recently, a Chiarian has reported that her doctor said no the the vaccine. It is viral and can cause problems. Should she get it?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello and thank you for your question. There is no contraindication to the flu shot with asthma, epilepsy or Arnold Chiari malformation. The question is really did she have a reaction to it in the past. If so then she should not have it again. You really need to work with her doctor and get this sorted out.
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Can Flu Shot Be Taken If Suffering From Epilepsy And Asthma?

Hello and thank you for your question. There is no contraindication to the flu shot with asthma, epilepsy or Arnold Chiari malformation. The question is really did she have a reaction to it in the past. If so then she should not have it again. You really need to work with her doctor and get this sorted out.