Flu shot - Its that time of year again (Northern Hemisphere)

[Jim Allen]

Just as a reminder, it's that time of year again.

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/season/faq-flu-season-2023-2024.htm
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/acip/summary/summary-recommendations.htm

HIV & Flu:
https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/staying-in-hiv-care/other-related-health-issues/flu-and-people-with-hiv/

Previous year's flu threads:

The 2022 flu thread: https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=76498.msg
The 2021 flu thread: https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=75644.msg
The 2020 flu thread: https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=74732.msg
The 2019-20 flu thread: https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=73108.msg
The 2019 flu thread: https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=70623.0
The 2017 flu thread: https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=67382.msg
The 2016 flu thread: https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=64072.msg
The 2015 flu thread: https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=60394.0

[Jim Allen]

Getting my flu jab on the 25th of Sept.

[leatherman]

don't forget that pesky new Covid booster vaccine too.
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0912-COVID-19-Vaccine.html

As it's getting closer to Fall, start thinking about wearing masks again in the right situations.

[kentfrat1783]

I'm waiting till around mid-October to get my flu & COVID booster. Usually they do a flu shot clinic at work so easiest to get it their.  Just not sure where I'll get the COVID shot as I haven't heard about it much yet. 

[J.R.E.]

I received my second Shingles shot today.  While at the clinic, I asked if I could get he Flu shot at the same today.  Short answer no, but I could get it in about 3 weeks.

The flu shot can be given at he same time as the latest Covid vaccine, so I will probably get those both in a month or so.

The flu shot could not be  given at the same time as the shingles vaccine, because if one had a bad reaction, it would be difficult to know which vaccine caused the reaction. At least that was how it was explained to me today.

Meanwhile, Florida ranks highest in the country right now, for hospitalizations due to covid, and people are urged to not use emergency rooms unless absolutely necessary,


Ray

[J.R.E.]

PS I had no reaction to the first shingles vaccine.

Ray

[leatherman]

Short answer no, but I could get it in about 3 weeks.

The flu vaccine takes about 2 weeks to reach effectiveness and lasts for about 6 months. That's why it's often not suggested until late Sept or early Oct so that it will cover the months most people are more likely to be exposed to the flu.

[numbersguy82]

The flu vaccine takes about 2 weeks to reach effectiveness and lasts for about 6 months. That's why it's often not suggested until late Sept or early Oct so that it will cover the months most people are more likely to be exposed to the flu.

Hmmmmm I had no idea about this!?!?!?

[leatherman]

[Loa111]

Ah Yes, flu shot time again, thanks for the reminder.

I'm back for the 4 monthly visit to the Vampires mid-October, so I will more than likely be given it then.

[zach]

I'll be at the clinic on the 4th anyway

Can we get a COVID/flu cocktail? Will they give both at the same time?

[Jim Allen]

I'll be at the clinic on the 4th anyway

Can we get a COVID/flu cocktail? Will they give both at the same time?

I know we are being offered the flu shot when we get our covid booster, but I am not sure if that's the case in the US.

[leatherman]

Can flu vaccines and COVID-19 vaccines be coadministered?
Yes, flu vaccines and COVID-19 vaccines can be given at the same visit if you are due for both vaccines.

Is it safe to get a flu vaccine and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time?
Studies conducted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic indicate that it is safe to get both a flu vaccine and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same visit. A CDC study published  this summer showed people who got a flu vaccine and an mRNA COVID-19 booster vaccine at the same time were slightly more likely (8% to 11%) to have reactions including fatigue, headache, and muscle ache than people who only got a COVID-19 mRNA booster vaccine, but these reactions were mostly mild and went away quickly. The findings of this study are consistent with safety data from clinical trials that did not find any safety concerns with giving both vaccines at the same time.

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/coadministration.htm

[joemutt]

My doctor says flu shot is too early but covid booster now. I got the latter yesterday and will get flu shot next month.
We get both for free, without a script or invitation, and administrated at a pharmacy this year for the first time.
Shingles shot I couldn't afford at 170 euro x 2.

[Charles.M]

Went to Id doctor 9/22 she reccomended I get the flu shot and part 1 of the Hep A/B vaccine. I got them and asked about Shingrix, she wants to wait abit till my CD4 are higher. Also asked about Covid booster and she told me to wait till after round 2 of Hep A/B.

[Jim Allen]

Well goty flu shot today. Still no 5g network 😂

No drama and next up is a covid booster.

[Loa111]

Well goty flu shot today.

How do you feel after your flu shot today Jim?

I always feel a bit tired & achy after mine, maybe not a bad thing, as it forces me to have a restful Netflix evening each year lol

Looks like in Ireland the Covid booster shot will be a separate journey.

[Jim Allen]

How do you feel after your flu shot today Jim?

I always feel a bit tired & achy after mine, maybe not a bad thing, as it forces me to have a restful Netflix evening each year lol

Looks like in Ireland the Covid booster shot will be a separate journey.

I felt fine thanks. A little bit tired the day afterwards but that was it, so happy days.

[numbersguy82]

Well goty flu shot today. Still no 5g network 😂.

Oh man that means your videos will still buffer