Yes, however the severity of the symptoms will be less than if you had not received the vaccine. In healthy people, the vaccine provides a good level of coverage against influenza, which usually starts 2 weeks after vaccination.
Can you still get influenza after getting the influenza shot?
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.
Sources & Citations
9. Centers for Disease Control. Misconceptions about Seasonal Flu and Flu Vaccines. Available at https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/misconceptions.htm (accessed 27 May 2022).
MAT-AU-2201300 Date of preparation June 2022
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