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Good morning doctors. does the pfizer vaccine offer any protection against colds/upper respiratory infections/flu?

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The flu shoot is specific for any flu virus and the Pfizer vaccine is specific for the Covid-19 virus and its other variables. You should get both shots for protection from both viruses.

Answered 4/21/2021

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