the whooping cough shot helps prevent infection caused by a bacteria called bordetella pertussis. the flu shot or nasal-spray flu vaccine helps protect against getting seasonal flu caused by certain influenza (flu) viruses. so yes if you have recently had the whooping cough shot you should also consider getting the flu shot this flu season if you have not had one recently. it is recommended that everyone 6 months and older get the flu shot every year. annual flu shots can be given as early as august or september to help protect you from getting the flu during that particular flu season. there are certain groups of people who should talk with a doctor before getting a flu shot. these include people who are allergic to eggs those who have had a serious reaction to the flu shot previously and those who have had an illness called guillain-barre syndrome.
is the flu shot the same as getting a whooping cough shot? . i had the whooping cough shot last month and was wondering if i also needed the flu shot?