Can a flu shot and prevnar 13 shot, together, cause an adverse reaction? thank you.

Not generally: Anyone can be sensitive to a component of either vaccine and develop a transient significant reaction.However, the two together are safe and effective when given at the same time. I find the prevnar more likely to give an achy feeling/and muscle pain than the flu shot,but either will for some.

Rarely a reaction: Any medication can cause an adverse reaction, so a person must always weigh the benefits of protection from an injection vs the rare chance of an adverse reaction. Most people have no bad reactions to vaccines, other than some soreness and firmness at injection sites. A very few number of patients can get a big swelling or have some allergic reaction. Getting the shots apart or together is fine.

No problem: Congratulations on your wise decision to be vaccinated against both influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia. Both will cause soreness at the injection site for a few days. Otherwise the risk of side effects is very low for both vaccines, and it is entirely safe to have both at the same time. This is done very frequently.