Covid and flu vaccine together

[Hopeful1]

Hi folk. How are you coping with both together? I have previously separated them but worried by both illnesses being on the rise now.

[janedivney]

I’m on home IVs at the moment. The nurses say some gps are pressurising people to have them together, for financial reasons, but the nurses believe they should be given separately. Less chance of side effects. That says it all. I’ve booked mine for a week apart, once I’ve finished my IVs. I’m having the covid first - the flu season is a way off yet so I feel I can wait another couple of weeks for that

[Turnipgirl]

I got a flu jab booked on its own for next Wednesday at 3pm at Boots

Our health board said they will write to people inviting them for covid jabs in due course and to wait to be invited for those.

[Teddid]

Usually get them at the same time in different arms. I have never had an issue except arms mildly sore for maybe 24 hours.

[sassy59]

Pete doesn’t do well with both together. We’re booked in for the 8th so he can have Covid first and flu a week or two after. I’ll have mine together. Xxxx

[Ern007 in reply to sassy59]

We are booked to have COVID and Flue not far apart, I am a little concerned - I have also been offered an RSV Vaccine - Has Pete ? Not sure what it is.

[sassy59 in reply to Ern007]

RSV is given to young children/babies and those between 75-79. Pete isn’t eligible even though RSV is a respiratory disease. Crazy!

You take all the jabs you can Ern. Stay safe.

Carole xx. ❤️🩷🥰

[Ern007 in reply to sassy59]

Thank you Carole.I will take what I can get. xxx

[sassy59 in reply to Ern007]

👍😀😘 xxxx

[Patk1 in reply to Ern007]

Rsv is a respiratory virus which can affect babies and elderly v badly x

[Ern007 in reply to Patk1]

Thank's Pat. x

[annaemmalucy in reply to Ern007]

I've just had my RSV no ill effect but not having COVID or flu. Reason the last COVID jab affected my left lung and the flu jab is only 41-46% reliable. If it was 80% I might have had it

[Symes]

Hi Hopeful,

For a while now I’ve had both together - the last 2 or 3 years, and I’ve been fine. No problems whatsoever.

Covid jab in one arm, flu jab in t’other arm and all’s been good. Never had an issue. Hope this helps!

[AngieB72]

Booked in for both this Saturday. Other than achy arms and headaches I don’t usually have problems.

[Turnipgirl in reply to AngieB72]

I remember after my first covid jab back in 2021 the day after it felt like I was coming down with flu with achy arms and headaches!

[PaulineHM]

Hi, I have mine separately, weeks apart.

I believe this creaking body is better served by not having to deal with too much at any one time.

Flu jabs I understand may not be available until December though.

Go well.

Pauline

[1Cazza]

I was supposed to have them this Saturday, unfortunately, I have the flu, which we were told would be late this year. I am thinking of not having the flu vaccine now as already had flu.

[Suzie42]

I used to have both together but not anymore. At start of year had 2nd shingles vac and was very ill after. In June I had covid vac and again very unwell. I'm rather reluctant about having anymore but no I have to. I'm on meds for leukaemia as well this year so that might be why

[mozart27]

Last year I had both vaccines, not together but separated only by a couple of days. I felt quite unwell. This was the first time I have felt unwell following vaccination. This year, I am having the flu vaccination this Saturday. I am then going away on holiday and I shall have the covid one at a pharmacy at the end of October. There is no particular science involved but let's see what happens.

[TDM2023]

I had both at the same time last year - absolutely fine. The nurse at my practice actually suggested having the Covid jab at the same time as I had only been booked for flu. I've known her for years and she would never suggest anything with adverse affects. Aren't we lucky to have the NHS?!

[Nimrod2]

I am having them separately. Flu tomorrow and then covid in 3 weeks. Don't want to risk any side effects if I have both together. Booked at my local chemist.

[Superzob]

I felt pretty wasted for a day or two after having both together last time, so decided to split this time. In the event, I had COVID a few weeks ago (thought I had a head cold - which would be unusual in summer - until I tested) and I read that it’s best to wait at least 3 months before having the COVID vax in order to extend my immunity. So it looks like the flu jab first, then COVID, but it’s already completely booked where I am at the moment!

[Ergendl]

I had them both at the same time last year, but only booked in for one so far. Had one in each arm. No problems.

[kev60]

I have both at the same time with no ill effects but my wife sometimes suffers for a couple of days after (but not all the time) , you have the choice to have them when you want to there is no pressure . Good luck whichever choice you make. Kevin

[bluedolphin2]

I got two separate appointments for jabs, as I have always had stiffness of arms the next day and couldn't lift them higher than shoulder which isn't good when you live on your own.💉

[Mavary]

Hi Hopeful. I phoned the Covid line to book mine but I’d already had a letter from the Drs regarding the flu vax and I’d booked an appointment. I said to the man my Son has booked for both. He does a lot of driving so not good for him. He didn’t think it was a good idea either because you would have two sore arms. This is all part of the NHS saving. To the detriment of people.

[Nicholatracy]

I’ve had mine both on the same day for two years now. No side effects except a slightly sore arm 🐞🐞

[Dottie11]

I have had both together in the past. This year only one at the time as I had bad side effects last time. Already have a supressed immune system.

[Anniebeen]

I had both at same time, same arm. Only side effects were slightly sore arm and very tired for two days. (I am on oxygen full time.)

[dunnellon]

My son-in-law had both at the same time. He's in his 50's and good health. He was sick for 2 days. My doctor advised not to get them at the same time.

[Nottobad123]

My question is, how many people have had the flu jab and have still ended up getting the flu? Plus there are side affects such as respiratory issues that I was reading on Twitter a few days ago and I thought I'd share this with you.

With the covid vaccine, I had the first two and then the booster and a week later was in bed for a week with covid, Same as my wife..I am 74 with copd and asthma + a few other health issues.

x.com/robinmonotti/status/1...

[janedivney in reply to Nottobad123]

Robin Monotti is an architect and climate change denier who thought covid could be cured with sunlight. As far as I know he has no scientific or medical background so I don’t think I’d pay too much heed to him. Up to you, of course 😊

[Hopeful1 in reply to Nottobad123]

Hi Nottobad. Where is the evidence for the X report you quote. I followed the link but could see none.

[Nottobad123 in reply to Hopeful1]

I read that and some other articles on Google and they all say there are certain side effects to the flu jab. Doctor's have told me themselves that at best the flu jab is only about 50% effective.

One of those Doctor's was my wife, for 18 years, who was also an administrator for the N H S, and later for a well-known London private hospital.

Granted there's quite a lot of misinformation on Google and especially places like X.

I only put this post on so people can perhaps do a bit of their own research in it.

The flu jab didn't work for me 9 years ago and the covid vaccines didn't work for me 3 years ago.

I have been very poorly just lately, so perhaps it might have effected my judgment in posting this article from X,

Wishing everyone well 😊

[Fresco in reply to Nottobad123]

You're not ill in the head, your views are important , thank you for posting. I'm in much agreement with you. Each year the vaccinations are made on assumption. Which strains etc. so it's pott luck really. I do agree with vaccinations for illnesses, don't agree when pressure in having them and for profit of others. My last flu jab was more than ten yes ago, 2 Covid, and having no more.

We will be relying on vaccines to keep us alive, if we don't allow our bodies to make their own defence system

[janedivney in reply to Nottobad123]

Your post was perfectly valid, don’t be put off by me or anyone else 😊 I just thought you might not realise Monotti has “form” when it comes to arguing against the scientific establishment. I wouldn’t say he’s a conspiracy theorist, but he does have a Telegram account & seems to court controversy. But of course we all make our own decisions 😊

[Fresco]

My diagnosis was March 2023 I'm not having either, I've had no flu jab in ten years. No severe illness in that time. As for Sars vaccine, it's just getting crazy. Where's natural antibodies we make come into play. I was giving Platelets and Plasma as I was producing so many. Since having 2 vaccines, I've suffered nothing but illness. Of course everyone has to feel confident to in having them. I'm not antivaccer, although I did only have the two to travel

Two together is too much for one body

[Popsicle57]

last year I had both injections together, in separate arms with no problems other than the usual soreness at injection site. I’m having both jabs together again today. The vaccinator said it’s fine to have both done at the same time but must be different arms.

[watergazer]

Hi. I’ve always had mine separately. Got my flu jab on Monday then booking the Covid jab for the following Sunday. Got my flu invite first and my Covid yesterday xx

[Mopsey1897]

I have mine separately as I usually suffer side effects for a couple of days and I’m only allowed to have them in my right arm. I know they aren’t a guarantee I won’t get flu or Covid but everything helps. I have my flu one next Monday and as soon as I feel ok I’ll go and get my Covid one. Most of my chemists do walk in vaccinations.