Yes, according to a recent U.K. study which assessed the combination of Flu vaccines and COVID vaccines.
The well designed study found the combination to be safe. The study also found “the side effects of giving both vaccines together were generally well tolerated and acceptable”
There is a worry that Flu might cause severe problems this year compared to last year.
Everyone’s attention has been focused on COVID booster and many old people have not been thinking much about their yearly Flu shots.
It is important that elderly have the flu shots this year.
It is important to note that it is not unusual to combine vaccines. Lot of childhood vaccines are combined safely for many decades.
References
Guardian. Flu and Covid jabs safe to be given at same time, study finds
Safe for people to get flu and Covid jabs at same time, says study
Clinical trial finds reported side effects mainly mild to moderate.
ByNina Massey, PANick WoodMax Channon
00:15, 1 OCT 2021
CDC. Combination Vaccines. Fewer shots, but same protection
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