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Pimples Near Lip, Fatigue, Fever, Swollen Lymph Nodes, Chills. Reason For Short Duration Of Illness?

Hi annon Doctor. Hope you are doing well. I am a 24 year old male. The past 24 hours I have had at first what I thought was mono, then thought I had herpes because I had 3 pimples a few centimeters from my upper lip. Anyway my symptoms were rising fatigue to almost the point of not wanting to move a muscle, fever of around 100.5 at the highest that I checked, and swollen lymph nodes and chills every few seconds. Symptoms started occurring roughly 18 hours ago and now the fever is dissipating as well as the fatigue. I have not had a flu shot in years. I have also quit smoking cigarettes 12 days ago. I was a half pack to a pack a day smoker. My question is do I have a strong immune system to get the worst of a flu and have it dissipate within a 24 hour period? Also how long after the flu ceases would it be safe to receive a flu shot. Thank you for your time. :)
Thu, 13 Jun 2013
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Hi and welcome to HCM.Thank you for your querry.
It is not uncommon that flu symptoms last for 24 hours. First it doesnt have to be flu, it can be allergy reaction or temporary hormonal or autonomic nerves imbalance. Also if you dont have symptoms it doesnt mean that virus isnt there anymore. YOu can take shot 2-3 weeks later,but if this was flu you have antbodies already for this year
Wish you good health.
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Pimples Near Lip, Fatigue, Fever, Swollen Lymph Nodes, Chills. Reason For Short Duration Of Illness?

Hi and welcome to HCM.Thank you for your querry. It is not uncommon that flu symptoms last for 24 hours. First it doesnt have to be flu, it can be allergy reaction or temporary hormonal or autonomic nerves imbalance. Also if you dont have symptoms it doesnt mean that virus isnt there anymore. YOu can take shot 2-3 weeks later,but if this was flu you have antbodies already for this year Wish you good health.