Is it possible to spread the flu from getting a vaccine?
I recently received an H1N1 Swine Flu vaccine shot, and started having mild symptoms such as fever and congestion. However I am not coughing or sneezing or anything like that. Can someone who accidentally drank from my cup now catch swine flu? I understand that the Shot form of the vaccine does not carry the live virus, so it shouldn’t be able to spread. Am I correct?
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You cannot spread the flu from getting the vaccine. It is a “deactivated” form of the virus. You also cannot get the flu from getting the flu shot.
I disagree DrLove. In some cases the virus is not completly… um… dorment is the best word. But usualy your immune system will create a defence from the weak ones before the active ones do anything. But in the case your immune sytem is weak, you can.
You are correct. The viruses in the flu shot are killed (inactivated), so you cannot get the flu from a flu shot. However, some minor side effects that could occur are:
Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given
Fever (low grade)
Aches
If these problems occur, they begin soon after the shot, are usually mild, and usually last 1 to 2 days. Almost all people who receive influenza vaccine have no serious problems from it. However, on rare occasions, flu vaccination can cause serious problems, such as severe allergic reactions.
Another thing to consider is that 2 weeks after vaccination, antibodies that provide protection against 2009 H1N1 influenza virus infection will develop in the body. You may have received the vaccine too late. Furthermore the 2009 H1N1 vaccine will not protect against seasonal influenza viruses. It could be that?
Take care and get well soon!