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Flu & Covid jab together?!

(113 Posts)
Norah Wed 09-Oct-24 15:48:10

Yes, together on same day, different arms. Felt fine.

shysal Wed 09-Oct-24 15:46:23

I had both on the same day again. Never have any side effects, not even sore arms.

HettyBetty Wed 09-Oct-24 15:26:06

I had that last year and will have the same next week. My only problem was persuading the nurse to do both in the same arm so that I could sleep on the other side. She said they normally do one in each arm.

Georgesgran Wed 09-Oct-24 15:20:53

Had mine together on Monday, as I did last year. I’m 73 and no real problems - a bit sore around the injection sites, but that’s par for the course.

gulligranny Wed 09-Oct-24 15:20:02

I get a sore arm so I'm having mine separately - had flu jab today, getting Covid jab in a couple of weeks' time.

Sillymoo Wed 09-Oct-24 15:17:29

Had mine together in same arm, no problem.

ferry23 Wed 09-Oct-24 14:36:17

Had mine together last year and this year.

Sarnia Wed 09-Oct-24 14:35:34

I have always had them together. I usually get a mild reaction to the Covid jab. A recent US study found that it was positive if people had a reaction because it meant our antibodies were building a robust immune response and offered us extra protection.

Notsoold27 Wed 09-Oct-24 14:33:16

I had mine together last year no problem

Msdaisy Wed 09-Oct-24 14:24:14

Phew! That’s a relief I’m 63 and fairly fit and healthy so fingers crossed all will be well. Thank you for replying 😊

rafichagran Wed 09-Oct-24 14:23:35

My partner and I did, he had no side effects at all, but I did. My partner will have the same again. I will not.
I think everyone is different, you can try it but if you find you get side effects you know not to fo the same next time.

tanith Wed 09-Oct-24 14:21:32

Had both last week and previous lot were together too, never had any side effects.

Msdaisy Wed 09-Oct-24 14:09:32

On impulse, I’ve just booked a flu and covid jab to be done at same time. Now I’m thinking about it I’m wondering what if any side effects might happen. Has anyone had these together and how did you feel after. Thank you for advice.