Can You Safely Get Flu And COVID Vaccines At Once

If you haven't gotten a flu shot and a COVID shot yet, experts say you may not want to wait much longer. Flu season is getting an unusually early start across the U.S. and activity is steadily increasing in all 50 states including here in Michigan. The flu usually sees a start around November, but not this year as many cases popped up in late August and September.

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There has been a lot of resistance to vaccines lately with so much confusing information to wade through. There is also a lot of misinformation coming out regarding the flu and COVID vaccines.

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One of the biggest concerns is that if you get a flu shot you'll get the flu. True or false? The website Sanofi Flu Shots.com says:

"No, it’s a myth that you can get the flu from the shot. That’s because flu shots are either made with an inactive flu virus that has been killed and therefore is not infectious, or developed using proteins from a flu virus that cannot cause an infection."

But, what about getting both the flu and COVID shot at the same time? Doctors and the CDC say that is perfectly fine and getting vaccinated against COVID and the flu is the best way to protect yourself against serious illness from both of these infections.

Health officials stress get a flu shot as soon as possible if you haven't already, and take common-sense precautions like washing your hands, staying home when sick, and covering coughs and sneezes. It is easy to schedule your shot at your favorite local pharmacy.

Vaccination remains the best protection against serious illness, according to the CDC, especially for young children, older adults, and people with underlying health conditions.