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Can i /should i get the flu & shingles vaccines on the same day?

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Dr. Sunnie Skiles
Dr. Sunnie Skilesanswered
Pediatrics 36 years experience
Vaccines: There are no contraindications to receiving these two vaccines at the same time, usually they are not given next to each other. That is in different locations, separate arms. No worries!
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