Who Should Not Take the Flu Shot
Due to medical reasons, you should NOT get the flu shot if you:
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are allergic to eggs (chicken eggs are used in the production of the vaccine);
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are allergic to Thimerosal (a preservative present in the flu vaccine);
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have had a severe allergic or adverse reaction to a previous flu vaccine; or
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are a child under 6 months of age.