Can i get the flu shot if i have a cold?

The flu shot it is needed every year for the reasons:

• The influenza virus has a high ability to vary its surface antigens. These variations involve emergence of new influenza viruses against which humans have no protection. For this the vaccine it must be updated every year.
• In addition, the antibodies produced by people from the flu vaccination decrease over time.

It is a very safe vaccine and effective enough to do this avoid a high percentage of hospitalizations and deaths caused by the flu.

Can i get the flu shot if i have a cold?

The Ministry of Health points out in this regard that the flu vaccine cannot be administered to people who have episodes of high fever at that time or to those who taking immunosuppressive drugs or taking antibiotics for pneumonia or severe illness.

But cWith a simple cold that doesn’t cause fever if you can get vaccinated and vaccination should only be postponed if you undergo feverish picture or severe acute illness.

The vaccine is contraindicated only in the following cases:

• People allergic to the active ingredients or to any component of the vaccine.
• Boys and girls under 6 months.
• People with fever or acute infection: Vaccination should be postponed until recovery.
• People who have had a severe allergic reaction to a flu shot in the past.

Why is it particularly important to get vaccinated against the flu this year?

In his opinion Ministry of HealthThis year, like every year, it is important to get vaccinated against the flu.

This year with the elimination of hygienic measures against coronavirus, The coronavirus pandemic and the flu epidemic are likely to coincide, and complications will increase in risk groups for which both diseases can be particularly harmful and lead to significant health overload: increase in the number of consultations in health centers and hospitalsas well as an increase in hospital admissions.

Mode of transmission and symptoms of coronavirus and influenza They are very similarand it is still important reduce the burden of disease and complications of influenza in the most vulnerable population and through their contacts vaccination.