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Developed Sore Throat, Stuffy Head, Heavy Cough. Had Flu Shots. Is It Bronchitis?

I am 87 years old. On Friday I had a flu shot (never ever have had a reaction). Friday night I developed a sore throat and stuffy head. Started coughing next day and am still coughing very heavily. Have no temperature but almost feel as if I have bronchitis. Can I assume I HAVE THE FLU? Don't want to call the doctor. How can I best help myself?
Sat, 28 Sep 2013
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No it can be a flu however its not due to the vaccine that you have taken.
Flu vaccines are very safe and doesn't give flu by themselves as a side effect
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Developed Sore Throat, Stuffy Head, Heavy Cough. Had Flu Shots. Is It Bronchitis?

No it can be a flu however its not due to the vaccine that you have taken. Flu vaccines are very safe and doesn t give flu by themselves as a side effect