Flu Vac/ Covid Booster
 

I want to receive both . Question is when and how far apart should they be spaced? 8 months after second Pfizer vac would be October. Don't want to get flu vac too early.
TIA

That is definitely a question for your doctor or pharmacist.

But think of all the untapped wisdom that awaits me right here.

Can those eligible for a COVID booster shot also get a flu shot? | KSNV

I wasn't eligible for my vaccine until April, so in January and March in received my two shingles vaccine doses. Recommended then to wait two weeks between vaccinations. That was changed to no waiting necessary. Seems to be the same advice for flu/booster doses. But of course, seek your doctors opinion.

Thank You. I appreciate your informative response.

I am getting the booster this week and I was told no other vaccines for 2 weeks before to 2 weeks after.

Doctor at Villages Health said 2 weeks between flu shot & vaccine #3.

How about you ask your dr. Would you actually follow advice from this page?

I got my booster and flu shots at the same time at Publix Pharmacy at the suggestion of the pharmacist who gave me my vaccinations.
I had no ill effects from getting both of them at the same time other than some discomfort at the booster injection site.

Because of underlying health issues I qualified to get my third Moderna now and I received it last week at my local Publix. My second shot was in April. In cases like mine, it is considered a third shot rather than a booster. For the general population you would receive your booster 8 months after your second and it should be from the same manufacturer. Besides a headache and an itchy arm with a welt, I’m fine. Since I typically get my annual flu shot in early October, I will stick to that. You should speak with your physician and pharmacist for their input. FYI if you plan to schedule your vaccine with Publix at Mulberry, it is incorrectly listed under Sumter County instead of Marion. I did mention that to the pharmacist but I doubt that it has been changed to the correct county.

Thanks for the complete and thoughtful response.

I always balance these type of thoughtful responses with official medical advice based on statistics in an 8 minute session. That advice is also represented by the "Doctor says" responses on this forum. Let's keep the dialogue open.

Thanks again!

You should ask God,I'm sure the shadow doesn't know!

Spacing vaccinations
 

I suggest a 2 week separation between your flu vaccine and your covid vaccine, if possible. I say this NOT because there is an interaction between the two vaccines (there's not). However, if you take the two vaccines together and then experience an adverse reactioin, you will have way of knowing which vaccine was the instigator. PS-And yes, I am a pharmacist.

Every Dr and pharmacist will give their own opinion with no evidence based facts. Use your own judgement after hearing theirs.

Flu Shots
 

My daughter is a pharmacist and she has been giving COVID vaccines and flu shots at the same time. There is no waiting period unless you want there to be.