I had an interesting question asked by one of my friends; So, is it true that if I get my covid vaccine, I should be ok because it will protect me from flu? Not so fast bud, the flu virus is entirely different from the covid and RSV. So, in order to be fully protected this fall and subsequent winter, you need to get at least a flu and a covid vaccine, and if eligible the RSV vaccine. Oh boy, a triple whammy? Ahh, yep! However, the flu vaccine is already here, and you should get it while waiting for approval for the new covid vaccine from the CDC. So let us see how the flu vaccine can be beneficial to you and your loved ones.
The Flu vaccine can protect you and your family from getting sick from flu. By getting the vaccine today, you’ll be protecting yourself and the people around you, like your children and parents, who may be more vulnerable to serious flu illness.
In addition to recommending a yearly flu vaccine to our patients, we here at One Hanson Pharmacy get one each year to protect ourselves and our families from flu.
A flu vaccine cannot cause flu infection. The most common side effects of an influenza vaccine are mild, like redness, swelling, soreness, or a low-grade fever for a flu shot. This should go away within a few days.” “Flu vaccines protect against flu illness but aren’t 100% effective, so even if you get vaccinated you might still become sick with flu. It’s important to get your flu vaccine because studies show that even if you do get sick, vaccination may make your flu illness less severe.
Flu activity is going to start to pick up, and CDC says to expect more cases in the coming months. That is why we at One Hanson Pharmacy want to make sure we help protect you and your loved ones against flu and its potentially serious complications.”
It’s important to get vaccinated this season because flu vaccination can reduce potential flu illnesses, doctor visits, and missed work and school due to flu, and can protect those around you who are more vulnerable to potentially serious flu complications.
Stop by anytime during opening hours to get your flu shot. No appointment needed and most insurances cover it at $0 cost to you.
Nothing herein constitutes medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, or is a substitute for professional advice. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other medical professional if you have questions or concerns about a medical condition.
