I'm supposed to have the flu shot at work tomorrow, but I'm getting over a sinus infection. Last Monday I went to the doctor and she put me on the antibiotic Levaquin, 500mg a day for 10 days. I have 2 more pills left to take, 1 for tomorrow and 1 for the next day. I think I'm over my infection- my nose is a still snifflely and my throat is a little scratchy but when I blow my nose, the mucus is clear (sorry, I know that's a bit too much info). So here's my question- can I get my flu shot tomorrow even though I'm still on antibiotics for my almost-gone sinus infection? Thank you in advance!!!1
2007-11-05 13:11:48 · 4 answers · asked by Matty Lynn 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
yes, it is perfectly alright to get your flu shot, the vaccine is for a virus...antibiotics are for bacterial infections, the two do not impact each other. Go right ahead and get your shot.
2007-11-05 13:16:26 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep you will be fine. The antibiotics effect bacterial replication and growth. It will not have an effect on the flu shot in the least bit.
2007-11-05 13:16:38 · answer #2 · answered by tat2dhllblly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Levaquin For Flu
2017-02-28 11:04:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
safe to have flu shot. okay?
2007-11-05 14:07:22 · answer #4 · answered by NYC Sewers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋