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Common Concerns About the Flu Vaccine

I'm concerned about Thimerosal in the flu vaccine

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I'm concerned about acquiring Guillain-Barre syndrome

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I'm concerned about Medical Contraindications

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I have religious concerns about receiving the flu vaccine

I have religious concerns

Immunizations and Religion

I'm concerned about Formaldehyde in the flu vaccine

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Does the flu vaccine contain pork?

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Does the flu vaccine work naturally?

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Does the flu vaccine contain dog cells?

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I have an egg allergy

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Does the flu vaccine contain fetal cells?

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I'm allergic to the vaccine

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I'm healthy. Do I still need the flu vaccine?

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I'm pregnant. Can I get the flu vaccine?

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I don't have direct patient contact. Do I still need the flu vaccine?

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I'm concerned about side effects

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What if the strains in the vaccine don't match don't match the actual virus?

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Can the flu vaccine cause the flu?

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My close contact is vulnerable. Should I still get the flu vaccine?

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How effective is the flu vaccine?

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I'll stay home when I get the flu

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