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Flu Vac and Covid Vac possible interraction?

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growstuff Fri 18-Sept-20 11:49:30

I'm not worried about an interaction. I am more concerned about the speed of testing and will be cautious.

Septimia The Oxford trial has already linked up with Astra Zeneca, so I'm not sure what you mean.

The licensing process isn't just unnecessary "red tape". Personally, I wouldn't want to take anything which is unlicensed and I'd want to know all the details now the licensing isn't governed by the EU through the EMA.

MiniMoon Fri 18-Sept-20 11:37:36

Why would there be an interaction between the vaccines for covid 19 and influenza? Although they are both respiratory viruses, the are completely different.
I am no expert, but I am having my flu jab, and I strongly advise everyone else to do the same.

Septimia Fri 18-Sept-20 11:34:28

It's certainly worth wondering about.

However, the Covid vaccination WILL be properly tested - that's why it's taking so long for it to be available, even though they think it will work - it just won't have to go through the long legal licencing process (which is probably so that the pharmaceutical companies can oblige others to pay to produce it).

biba70 Fri 18-Sept-20 11:06:59

Always been pro VAC- and never had hesitation in getting myself vaccinated, my children and grandchildren.

But this time is different- I DO NOT TRUST this Government and the Covid vaccination programme. They intend to go ahead without it being tested properly nor registered- and I will not be having their vaccination.

Is anyone aware of any study/research into possible interractions between Covid Vac and Flu vac? Has this not been thought of at all?