diff --git a/sysklogd/logread.c b/sysklogd/logread.c
index 2b6415f47..53d771d28 100644
--- a/sysklogd/logread.c
+++ b/sysklogd/logread.c
@@ -182,6 +182,7 @@ int logread_main(int argc UNUSED_PARAM, char **argv)
 		}
 		free(copy);
 #endif
+		fflush_all();
 	} while (follow);
 
 	shmdt(shbuf);