What is the interval between the flu vaccine and the corona vaccine?

Every year, with the beginning of the autumn season and the increase in the risk of catching the flu, the demand for preparing and purchasing the flu vaccine increases all over the world, including our country. This year, given that many people have just received the corona vaccine, an important question arises: what should be the distance between the flu vaccine and the corona vaccine and how many days or weeks? Join us to share the most accurate information and the latest world news in this field with you.

What is the flu vaccine and who should get it?

The flu vaccine used in Iran is usually either Dutch or French. The attenuated virus of this disease is used to prepare this vaccine. Getting the flu vaccine protects people to some extent against the flu virus, but it has nothing to do with whether or not people are immune to the deadly coronavirus. Some people are more likely to get the corona vaccine than others:

• People with underlying diseases (such as heart disease, diabetes or lung diseases such as asthma)
• Elderly over 65 years
• Treatment staff
• Pregnant and lactating women

Influenza is an acute respiratory illness caused by the flu virus, but you should know that according to statistics, the corona virus can be three times more deadly than the flu.

The interval between the injection of the flu vaccine and the corona

The advice of the most experienced medical experts is to inject the first corona vaccine that has been offered to you and do not be sensitive about its type because all the vaccines that are injected have the necessary approvals and have been tested repeatedly for safety. According to many doctors and researchers, the flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine can be used at the same time. However, in the past, it has been recommended that there be a gap of about 2 weeks between the corona vaccine and all other vaccines.

Note that so far no interaction has been observed between the injections of these two vaccines, and the above statements have been made only as a precaution. Of course, the recommendations in this regard are also slightly different. For example, according to IRNA, Dr. Massoud Mardani, a member of the National Corona and Infectious Diseases Specialist, said the interval between the flu and corona vaccines was one week.

With all of the above in mind, if you want to exercise extreme caution, it is best to consider a 2-week interval between getting a corona vaccine and the flu; However, the simultaneous injection of these two vaccines may not be a problem for you.

It is wise to take the necessary precautions after the corona vaccine to be successful in maintaining your health.

The importance of getting the flu and corona vaccine

Last year, in the fall and winter of 1399, contrary to the predictions made, the flu did not peak in the country, and it was also the coronavirus that became more and more prevalent. The reason for this is not clear, but perhaps it was the people who followed more health tips, which fortunately paved the way for the flu epidemic. With these interpretations, it is not possible to make an accurate prediction about this year. On the one hand, it is said that the country is on the verge of the sixth peak of the corona, and on the other hand, if the flu spreads in the meantime, it will be very difficult.

Of course, unlike the corona vaccine, which is recommended for everyone, experts say that only the elderly and people with underlying diseases such as asthma or heart disease should apply for the flu vaccine, and not everyone rushes to buy the vaccine. The importance of getting the flu shot is that it reduces the risk of getting the disease, and since coronas and the flu often have similar symptoms, they are less likely to confuse each other. On the other hand, with the reduction of the disease, the work for the medical staff and medical agents will be easier and there will be more focus on coronary patients.

Similarities and differences between the flu and the corona

We said that as a precaution, the interval between the flu vaccine and the corona should be 2 weeks, ie 14 days. The two diseases have the same symptoms in many cases, such as:

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Sore throat
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Muscle aches
• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting (this is more common in children than adults)

Due to the similarities between influenza and quid 19, it is very likely that the two diseases will be confused with each other. Both of these diseases can be asymptomatic, mild, moderate or severe and can even lead to death. The difference between influenza and coronavirus is in the cause of the disease, ie COVID-19 is caused by a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2, while influenza can be caused by influenza A and B viruses. Symptoms of coronary heart disease appear 2 to 14 days and symptoms of the flu appear 1 to 4 days after exposure to the virus. Influenza and corona also have different treatments.

Coronary heart disease is more contagious than the flu and spreads faster. People with Quid-19 may experience a loss of sense of smell and taste, and are more likely to have lung damage and death from coronary heart disease than the flu.

Ways to prevent coronary heart disease and the flu

The best way to prevent these two diseases is to get vaccinated; However, getting the flu shot is not recommended for all age groups and with any health condition. The methods of preventing influenza and coronation are similar in many ways, and certainly wearing a mask and social distance will be effective not only in reducing coronation but also in reducing influenza. Despite receiving the vaccine, continue to follow these tips to avoid getting coronary heart disease:

• Avoid attending gatherings
• Have at least 2 meters of social distance with others
• Regularly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use 70% alcohol to disinfect your hands.
• Be sure to wear a mask outdoors and in public
• Cover your mouth and nose when you cough and sneeze
• Avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth
• Disinfect surfaces such as door handles that are constantly touched by different people; However, the probability of corona transmission is low

Conclusion

Co-administration of the corona and influenza vaccines probably does not interfere with each other. However, as a precaution, the interval between the injection of the flu vaccine and the corona should be considered as 14 days, although in some sources, it is stated as 7 days, ie 1 week. In the end, Green Positive Online Pharmacy Magazine wishes you a fall and winter full of health and away from disease.