:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/metroworldnews/CA6TKB4C6ZF3RGL4YHQVCJLHTI.webp "Can I receive the COVID-19 and Influenza vaccine at the same time?")
The first fortnight of March, the Ministry of Health began the 2022 vaccination campaign against Influenza.
Remember that influenza is a serious and contagious diseasecaused by a virus, which is transmitted by coughing, sneezing or nasal secretions.
Complications of this disease can lead to hospitalization and even death, examples of serious complications are pneumonia and severe bronchitis. Likewise, influenza It can cause complications of certain diseases such as diabetes, asthma, and heart or lung disease.
It is for this reason that, on an annual basis, the Minsal carries out inoculation campaigns focused on risk groups, delivering the vaccine in a free for this population, either in public vaccination clinics or in private health centers.
Simultaneously with the Influenza process, they follow the inoculation calendar against COVID-19, in any of its doses (first, second, reinforcement or fourth).
Along these lines, many people have wondered if they can receive both vaccines, raising many questions about the process. Do I have to go on different days? Should I wait 15 days between one injection and another?
Can I get vaccinated against Influenza and COVID at the same time?
According to the Ministry of Health, it is possible to receive both vaccines simultaneouslythe only suggestion being to be inoculated in different arms.
They can be managed simultaneously or at any intervalthe vaccines against influenza, SARS-CoV-2, programmatic vaccines and/or special vaccines. Simultaneous administration is recommended in order to don’t miss the opportunity to get vaccinated. By simultaneously administering these vaccines, it is suggested to use different anatomical puncture sites”points out the Minsal in its Frequently Asked Questions manual.
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