Do vegans get the flu vaccine?

Flu shots can be a difficult topic in the vegan community. The internet has a lot of misinformation about vaccines in general, and flu shots in particular, which can make the topic controversial in the best of situations. read more

Two new vaccines are under development/recently released that do not use egg, but are not vegan (due to insect/mammal cells). Tamiflu, the treatment to shorten course and severity of the flu is not vegan (contains gelatin). read more

I think that vegans should get flu shots, including conventional flu shots when vegan versions are not available or are not medically appropriate for them. Vaccines save lives, including the immunocompromised and those who cannot get vaccines for medical reasons. read more

All medications in the U.S. have been tested on animals. So yes, vegans will get flu shots. Reluctantly. But we vegans need to remain healthy to keep fighting the fight. read more

Wow. I actually did not think about that. Well it sucks that you have to get the shot for your job, but the vegans I know don't get the flu shot because it's not common around here. Sorry I'm no help. read more