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Can you still get influenza after getting the influenza shot?
Yes, however the likelihood of getting influenza is reduced by around 50 – 60%, in young children and healthy adults aged less than 65 years. This figure varies from year to year. In healthy people, the vaccine provides a good level of coverage against influenza, which usually starts 2 weeks after vaccination.
In those who do contract influenza even after having the vaccination, the symptoms tend to be less severe and people are less at risk of developing more serious complications, which may lead to hospitalisations or even death.