Q&A: Rubbing Vicks and Taking a Flu-Shot whilst Fasting

Q. Please advise if one can take a flu injection and can one rub balm or Vicks on the chest and back whilst fasting.

A. 1. It is permissible to rub balm and Vicks on the chest and back during fasting.

2. With regard to the flu-shot, if the medication is assimilated into the digestive tract then it will not be permissible.