Does the vaccine prevent me from being a carrier of H1N1?

I understand that the vaccination prevents transmitting virus, but does it prevent me from becoming a carrier of the virus too?

Yes, the vaccine should prevent you from being a carrier. Although you might be exposed, the virus will not have a chance to multiply enough to be transmitted to others once you’ve reached the immune stage. However, it’s important to keep in mind that immunity takes two to three weeks to develop after you’ve received the vaccine.

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