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Can I catch the flu from the vaccine?

No.

The flu vaccine cannot cause influenza disease as they are made from inactivated (dead) viruses.

After an influenza vaccination, some people can develop mild, short-lived side effects which can include:

  • Soreness, redness or swelling at the site of the injection
  • Fever
  • Aches

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Sources & Citations

Centers for Disease Control. Key facts about seasonal flu vaccine. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/keyfacts.htm (accessed 14 October 2022).

MAT-AU-2202822  Date of preparation October 2022