A new term for 2022 has been added to people’s vocabulary: triple demic. As Amsterdam News previously reported, three dangerous viruses are currently affecting people in the United States simultaneously. RSV, seasonal flu, and COVID-19, causing a triple illness nationwide. With so many viruses circulating, is it safe to get multiple vaccines at the same time? The answer, according to experts, is yes.
According to Michelle Morse, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer and Vice Chair of the Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness in New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, in an interview with AmNews: . I recommend getting her flu and her COVID-19 vaccines together.
“Putting shots together is safe. We encourage people to actually do it, which also helps save a bit of time.
Cameron Webb, MD, JD, Senior Policy Advisor for COVID-19 Equity on the White House COVID-19 Response Team, spoke to AmNews about the impact of such a disease, saying, “At the end of the day, no one wants COVID-19. , flu, respiratory syncytial virus, and other infectious diseases, such as taking a few days off work or sending children home from school for a few days.
One way to stay healthy is to get vaccinated. Scientists are still working on an RSV vaccine, and a licensed vaccine could be available as early as next year, while seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available. where to get vaccines together.
To answer this question, it is important to understand the term “co-administration”. According to the CDC article “Influenza Vaccine and COVID-19 Vaccine Simultaneously”, “Vaccine co-administration refers to the administration or administration of multiple vaccines during a visit. This is a common clinical practice. Many vaccines can be given at once, with some exceptions.”
The CDC goes on to say:[g]Giving multiple vaccines in one visit, also called “co-administration,” is common medical practice and is recommended. The idea is to keep people up to date on all the vaccines that are due in one visit. You can be sure of getting the vaccine. ”
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were several studies of co-administration of COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. A CDC study published in 2022 found that some individuals given the flu and his COVID-19 booster shots together had reactions such as headaches and fatigue that resolved quickly. , the study results were consistent with previous studies. According to the CDC, “both vaccines at the same time pose no safety concerns.”
According to a STAT News article, “Do you have questions about the timing of flu and Covid vaccines? There may be reasons not to vaccinate for flu and COVID-19 together, but they are very specific. More serious. reaction, in which case the individual is advised to consult with a health care professional regarding when and how to obtain the vaccine.
But for the majority of people, according to Morse, “it’s 100 percent safe to get them at the same time. Your pharmacist or your doctor’s office can definitely administer them at the same time.” For the record, the COVID bivalent vaccine is for ages 5 and up, and the flu shot is highly recommended for the same group.The best message I can give is to get them at the same time. It means it’s safe.”
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