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What is a flu shot?
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A flu shot is an injection given to someone to help protect them from getting the flu.
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Who gives a flu shot?
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A flu shot is given by a doctor or nurse.
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Who should get the flu shot?
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Anyone who works, lives, or plays near many other people should get the flu shot. This includes students, teachers, nurses, and people in nursing homes or in jails.
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Who should NOT get the flu shot?
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Someone who is very sick or has severe allergies should not get the flu shot.
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When should you get a flu shot?
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The flu shot is offered in the Fall, after school starts, when the weather gets colder.
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Where can you get a flu shot?
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You can get a flu shot in a doctor's office, in a clinic, in a store (such as Walgreens), sometimes at school, and even in a "drive-thru" shot clinic.
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Why do people get a flu shot?
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The purpose of a flu shot is to increase your immunity, and hopefully protect you from catching the flu from others.
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How do you get a flu shot?
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You sit next to the doctor or nurse and listen to them, raise your sleeve, and bravely wait for the quick pinch of the shot.
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How much is a flu shot?
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The prices for a flu shot vary. At Kroger or Walgreens, they cost $25, but the prices may be different at the doctor's office.
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What happens after the shot? Any side effects?
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Your arm may be slightly red, warm, or swollen where the shot was given. It may be tender when you touch or push on the shot site. You may get a mild fever or body aches for a day or two after the shot.
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