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Good day. in these uncertain times should we get vaccinated for flu or does make you susceptible to covid-19? thanks

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Basics: Getting the flu vaccine every year is a good idea. Seasonal flu strains change. With world air travel there is a broad mixture of different flu strains circulating. The shot helps protect against the strains in the vaccine but not against Covid-19. It also does not make your more vulnerable to anything.

Answered 3/21/2020

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A member asked:

Good day. in these uncertain times should we get vaccinated for flu or does make you susceptible to covid-19? thanks

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