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Does A Flu Shot Interact With Antibiotics?
Can I get a flu shot if I am on a antibiotic because of a tooth or sinus infection and also have a thing hive action that my doctors are not sure why I am suppose to be taking Claritin or Benadryl however it is causing me o have sinus and head pain. I am a diabetic have had three heart attacks and ten stents I am seventy seven no fever.
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
Dear Sir, Hi & Welcome.
I can understand your concern.
Not usually.
Taking antibiotics for a mild illness (like a tooth or sinus infection) shouldn't keep you from getting your flu vaccination on schedule.
Antibiotics do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction if someone has just been vaccinated. Hence, there's no contraindication for the flu shot vaccination.
Hope this answers your query.
I can understand your concern.
Not usually.
Taking antibiotics for a mild illness (like a tooth or sinus infection) shouldn't keep you from getting your flu vaccination on schedule.
Antibiotics do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction if someone has just been vaccinated. Hence, there's no contraindication for the flu shot vaccination.
Hope this answers your query.
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