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Mar 20, 2023 · Last updated on March 20, 2023. Melody L. Berg. PharmD, BCPS, MPH. With the recent approval of a new type of COVID-19 booster (bilvalent), many people wonder if they can save time and get the yearly flu shot and the bivalent booster shot together. For most people, the short answer is yes.
Sep 13, 2022 · For people who are vaccinated against flu, their odds of catching the virus increase by 16% for every 28 days after they first get their shot, a 2019 study found. Those first two weeks post ...
Oct 3, 2022 · Yes, because the bivalent booster will give you a better response to the currently circulating variants. The CDC recommendation is that everyone 5 years and older get the bivalent booster at least two months after their last dose or at least three months after a COVID-19 infection. There is also some data that suggest waiting as long as six ...
Oct 27, 2022 · Q: Can I receive other vaccines like the flu shot at the same time? A: YES! It is a great idea to get both the bivalent COVID-19 and flu shots at the same time. The one exception is for young men under 30 who received the monkeypox vaccine; it is best for them to wait four weeks before receiving a COVID-19 vaccine to minimize the rare risk of ...
Oct 4, 2022 · The bivalent shots target both the original COVID strain and the two most recent Omicron subvariants (BA.4 and BA.5), which are more contagious than earlier strains. You should wait at least two months after your previous booster or primary vaccine series to get the new booster. Booster recommendations may differ for people who have a weakened ...
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Sep 2, 2022 · Yes. Those who take EVUSHELD antibody therapy to protect themselves from severe COVID-19 infection can receive the bivalent booster, if eligible. Those who receive a vaccine dose (primary or booster) should wait at least two weeks before getting the EVUSHELD injection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s advisory group.
Sep 27, 2022 · Healthcare providers should offer flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same visit to people who are eligible, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Getting both vaccines ...
