Even if you or your child had COVID-19 within the last few months, you can still get the flu shot now and the updated booster later. And if you're not sure what makes the most sense for you, check with your doctor. Will I get more side effects if I get them at the same time...
Patient reported chest tightness and dull pain in center of chest that varied in intensity that occurred 3 days after receiving the COVID Pfizer booster vaccine. On 1/24/22, patient thought it was related to heartburn; however, symptoms did not improve with Pepcid. S...
Here's what to know about the new shots for fall 2023. Why the CDC recommends everyone get the new COVID vaccine booster for fall 2023 The rollout of the shots will also mark three major shifts in the U.S. response to the virus: the end of government-bought vaccine supplies, a ...
Are COVID Booster Shots Free for Everyone? Most immunizations, including the flu vaccine, are classified as apreventative care benefitunder the Affordable Care Act, and come with no charge as long as you are covered buy an Affordable Care Act approved health insurance plan (most employer-sponsor...
How to time your flu shot:If you want a Covid booster soon and you want to get your flu shot at the same time, you probably won’t be getting as much protection from the latter as you might if you timed it differently. That said, better early than never, Krammer said. ...
Now, with anupdated vaccine formula rolling outfor the fall, officials are changing that message to move away from the word "booster." Instead, doctors and health departments are now working on getting used tocallingthis year's newly recommended shots the "2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine" or simp...
"Ifpatientsknow they're going to have a stronger response to the COVID booster, then I maybe wouldn't get them at the same time and wait until their symptoms from the booster have waned or gone away..." she said. People who receive the flu shot can anticipate soreness around the injec...
On the other hand, analysis of flu vaccination campaigns in the UK has shown that some people actually prefer topay for a boostereven if they're eligible for a free vaccine because it's more convenient. As many as 36% of the people in this study reported they would not have had a vac...
Should I get a booster shot if I recently had COVID? You may consider delaying your vaccine by three months from when your symptoms started or a positive test, according to the CDC. Can I get the flu shot and COVID booster at the same time?
People who go ahead and pay out-of-pocket to get their COVID shot should be able to get reimbursed by their private insurance, Kates said. Those with an appointment to get a booster should call their insurance company ahead of time, to make sure they won’t encounter a...