What to expect after a flu shot — when soreness, fatigue, or a low-grade fever is normal, when it is not, and the practical guidance our nurses give every clinic day.
Vaccine Science
Can I Get the Flu Vaccine if I’m Allergic to Eggs?
Yes. For most Australians with egg allergy, including a history of anaphylaxis, the inactivated flu vaccine is considered safe (AIH 2026).
Vaccine Science
Can the Flu Shot Give You the Flu? Why You Got Sick
The most likely reason you got sick after your flu shot is a different respiratory virus you caught around the same time.