Flu season is almost here. The @CDCgov expects flu and COVID-19 to spread this fall & winter so it's important this year to get a flu shot & get fully vaccinated against #COVID19. Here are a few answers to questions about getting both a flu shot & a COVID-19 vaccine:
Can a flu shot give you the flu?
Flu shots cannot give you the flu, although some people may have mild side effects. Some people report having a sore arm for a day or two or feeling a little tired or achy. Getting flu is much worse than the side effects a flu shot can cause.
Can you get a flu vaccine after a #COVID19 vaccine?
Yes, there is no required time interval in btw. the two vaccines. You can get a flu shot after getting a COVID-19 vaccine or you can get a COVID-19 vaccine and then get a flu shot. You can even get both at the same time.
What is the difference between flu and Covid-19?
Flu and COVID-19 are both infectious respiratory illnesses caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a coronavirus (called SARS-CoV-2) and flu is caused by infection with an influenza virus.
Who should get a flu shot?
CDC and other health experts recommend that everyone age 6 months and older get vaccinated against flu each year, with rare exception. This includes pregnant people, young children, older adults and people with certain chronic medical conditions.
For more information about influenza (flu) including where to find vaccine clinics in our area, visit https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/.../influenza-flu-vaccine...
Source: The #notimeforflu campaign: www.getmyflushot.org - a collaboration between Ad Council American Medical Association and CDC
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