“What are the negatives of getting a flu shot?”

The primary issue will be that without the vaccination he has a much higher risk for severe complications from the flu. The vaccine may have some side effects but they are usually mild. We advise every patient - child and adult - to receive the seasonal influenza vaccine. 

Monika Korff, MD
Diplomate of ABAI, FACAAI
office - 410-730-6000
mkorffmd@yahoo.com