Spoiler Alert — Yes!
With COVID-19 vaccines becoming more commonplace and the overlapping flu season, we get the question “is it okay to get the flu vaccine with the COVID-19 vaccine?” The short answer is – absolutely! We know you’ve got questions, and we’ve got the answers that can help you make a well-informed decision regarding your vaccines this fall. Let’s explore.
Flu Plus COVID-19 Vaccine Administration
Not only is it perfectly safe to get your flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine in the same visit, it’s actually encouraged! Each fall the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all people who do not have a contraindication to receive the current year’s flu vaccine. If you are currently unvaccinated against COVID-19, your fall flu stop is the perfect time to get both!
How Long Should I Wait After Getting a Flu Vaccine to Get a COVID Vaccine?
The current guidance is that there are no time restrictions or limitations between COVID-19 vaccination and other vaccine administration. For instance, if you got your flu shot at a vaccine clinic at work last week, and you’ve got time to stop by NIMVAX tomorrow, there’s no problem in receiving your vaccine. Additionally, when you get multiple vaccines in the same encounter, you don’t need to wait any specific length of time between injections, but it is recommended you wait for 15 minutes before leaving to assess for reactions.
How Long Should I Wait After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine to Get a Seasonal Flu Vaccine?
We strongly recommend that you get both vaccines at the same time, but if you decide to get them at different encounters, it’s advisable to wait 14 days between the COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine administration. This will allow both vaccines to take full effect and your body to recover between each vaccination.
Is Getting Flu & COVID-19 With Other Vaccines Safe?
Yes! You can get your COVID-19 vaccine administered with any of your other routine vaccines. If you’re traveling and need to get regional immunization, it is recommended that you get your travel vaccines with the seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccines about a month prior to your international travel, and consider limiting unnecessary travel altogether.
At NIMVAX, we are on a mission to vaccinate to eradicate the novel coronavirus. As your trusted resource, we’re here to answer any questions you may have about the COVID-19 vaccine and any other immunization. Connect with us to get vaccinated today!
