Covid plus flu jab at the same time?

[thinkhappy]

my doctor's surgery are offering to give the covid vaccine and the flu vaccine at the same time, is this a good idea ? Can I ask for them to be done separately? Would appreciate peoples views.

[MadBunny]

If I recall I think I was told to wait a minimum of a week after I had my flu jab before I had my covid jab.

[thinkhappy in reply to MadBunny]

that's useful thanks

[thinkhappy in reply to MadBunny]

Okay , that's sounds an idea thanks

[thinkhappy in reply to MadBunny]

thanks you

[Pebblescat in reply to MadBunny]

Yes I was going to say the same. Minimum a week and if you are on infusions then time it so it is in the middle space between your infusion dates. I think it’s best not to over load your system when you are on any kind of immune suppressants.

[thinkhappy in reply to Pebblescat]

Not overloading the system seems like a sensible idea, thanks

[thinkhappy in reply to Pebblescat]

Thanks for the reply, still pondering.

[thinkhappy in reply to Pebblescat]

Thanks for that

[thinkhappy in reply to Pebblescat]

thank you

[rmros in reply to MadBunny]

I think that was based on lack of solid evidence at the time though. Best available research now shows it's safe to have both together.

[MadBunny in reply to rmros]

Yes so much advice has changed as more knowledge has become available.

[thinkhappy in reply to rmros]

thanks

[thinkhappy in reply to rmros]

thank you for that

[helixhelix]

Had them together last autumn, one in each arm. No side effects.

Happy to have them together as meant less of a pause for RA drugs as was advised to have a gap to help vaccine have full effectiveness.

[thinkhappy in reply to helixhelix]

Another interesting thought, thank you

[thinkhappy in reply to helixhelix]

Thats interesting, thank you for that

[AgedCrone]

I think most people think the best way out of this dilemma is to book your Influenza vaccination at Boots or any local pharmacy that does these jabs…then just have the Covid booster at your GP.

That would seem to makes things run smoothly, without the practice having to discuss the subject over & over with every patient who asks if they can have their jabs at different times.

Because when you think about it…the nurses who do the jabs have their regular tasks…like seeing RA patients as well as doing the vaccinations.

[thinkhappy in reply to AgedCrone]

That sounds like a good idea, I'll give that some thought, thanks

[Oshgosh in reply to AgedCrone]

that’s what I did. I had flu at Super drug. I have auto immune conditions and lung fibrosis. I was concerned aout drug Interactions, it I couldn’t stand the thought of 2 sore arms.

[Jme525]

Our drs told us to wait a month between the shots. Rheumatologist said to not take Humira 2 weeks before or after Covid shot which meant I missed 2 doses. No restrictions for the flu. Husband bone marrow transplant dr said the same about waiting a month between the shots. The reasoning for this is to make sure we get the full protection from the Covid shot. We have already received Moderna 2 vaccines 1 booster and this will be our 2nd booster. Waiting for Moderna omicron variant to be released for the booster in the USA.

[thinkhappy in reply to Jme525]

That's another take on it , thanks

[thinkhappy in reply to Jme525]

Thank you

[Nuttyshirlz]

I got mine together last year also one in each arm don’t recall any side effects. I do remember asking nurse if it was fine and her saying yes it’s going into both arms.

[thinkhappy in reply to Nuttyshirlz]

Pleased it worked for you , thanks for response.

[NanaFifi in reply to Nuttyshirlz]

Me too, no I’ll effects. 😊

[thinkhappy in reply to Nuttyshirlz]

thank you

[cathie]

Yes! Get it done.

[thinkhappy in reply to cathie]

thanks for your opinion.

[Lizard28]

I had mine together last year. Just minor side affects, didn’t last long.

[thinkhappy in reply to Lizard28]

Beginning to look as though my worries are unfounded, thanks for that.

[Sammie46]

I was fine and had mine together

[thinkhappy in reply to Sammie46]

Thank you for that

[thinkhappy]

I am getting a lot of mixed responses, all to be considered , pleased it worked out well for you thanks

[Wobblyone]

I had mine both together last year. One in each arm. No problems. I can’t imagine they’d do it if it wasn’t right.

[thinkhappy in reply to Wobblyone]

It does seem as though there is a split opinion on this but it is all helping me to consider all experiences, thanks for your reply

[Angels54]

No not a good idea , I had covid jab , and antibiotics for infection , felt I’ll . Know your own body and how you feel 👍

[thinkhappy in reply to Angels54]

thanks for that

[bpeal1]

There was a study done last autumn and the results published in the lancet looking at co-administration of covid and flu vaccines which showed there were no problems in either side affects or efficacy of the vaccines. thelancet.com/journals/lanr...

[thinkhappy in reply to bpeal1]

Well that is very interesting, I certainly will consider that thank you

[Nyreedw]

I've always been told no as its a double whammy on our bodies, same taking my humira or mtx same day. If you have a reaction they won't know which caused it. Xx

[NanaFifi]

I had my flu jab at the same time as my Covid booster last year with no ill effects. I skip my methotrexate injection to allow my im my system to ‘take up’ the vaccines.

[thinkhappy in reply to NanaFifi]

thanks for that

[Hannah-NRAS]

Hi thinkhappy,

There is new evidence and guidance that suggest that for many co-administration of the influenza and COVID-19 jabs is acceptable. Check out page 36-37 of the Greenbook of COVID vaccinations (chapter 14a) for more detail.

It can be accessed via the following address: assets.publishing.service.g...

I hope you find this information useful and wish you all the best. Should you require any additional information or support please contact our helpline on 0800 298 7650 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-4.30pm) or email us at [e-mail]

Best wishes,

Hannah - NRAS Information and support coordinator

[thinkhappy in reply to Hannah-NRAS]

Thank you for suggesting that and for also highlighting those pages.

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I had one in each arm last year; the flu one on my dominant side.

[thinkhappy]

thank you for that