I Am Scheduled to Have Botox on Monday. Is It Ok to Have a Flu Shot on Tuesday?

September 7, 2011
Asked By:678sandy in Briarcliff Manor, NY

This is my second time getting Botox. The first turned out very well, but I did have a headache the second day. It it ok to get a flu shot that second day? Thanks!

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January 4, 2012

Answer: Botox and flu shot

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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January 4, 2012

Answer: Botox and flu shot

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 14, 2011

Answer: Botox OK with Flu Shot

Ava T. Shamban, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 14, 2011

Answer: Botox OK with Flu Shot

Ava T. Shamban, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 8, 2011

Answer: Botox and flu shot

Lawrence Kass, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
September 8, 2011

Answer: Botox and flu shot

Lawrence Kass, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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September 8, 2011

Answer: Flu shot in combination with botox

Scott Trimas, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 8, 2011

Answer: Flu shot in combination with botox

Scott Trimas, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: There are no adverse interactions I am aware of between Botox and the flu shot.

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Answer: There are no adverse interactions I am aware of between Botox and the flu shot.

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