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Already this season 92 kids died of flu in the us. should we vaccinate all remaining kids so they won't catch flu when more coronavirus arrives here?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Yes flu vaccine: for sure. Although the flu vaccine does nothing for Coronavirus. Helping prevent flu is an extremely good idea.

Answered 1/29/2022

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Viruses: Failure to vaccinate places all unvaccinated people at risk. Yes, all people should have yearly flu shot. Hopefully by next flu season there will be a viable coronavirus shot available. It may need to be given separately or combined with the flu shot. We shall see.

Answered 2/19/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Viral infections: Yes, it is potentially very beneficial to get an influenza vaccine. However, the particular types of flu covered by the vaccine will not include coverage for COVID-19.

Answered 1/29/2022

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