An adult patient scheduled for a seasonal influenza vaccine presents to the clinic with complaints of an upper respiratory infection. He is also there for a flu shot. What is your best action?

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It is recommended to wait until the respiratory infection resolves before administering the influenza vaccine. This helps to ensure that any potential adverse reactions can be attributed to the vaccine and not the infection. Additionally, the immune response to the vaccine may be better if given when the patient is not already fighting off another infection.

An Adult Patient Scheduled for a Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Presents