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Recently read in pubmed and others that mmr, tdap, prevnar and shingrix all offer a 32 to 38% reduction in hospitalization and severe outcomes from covid 19. is this true and would there be a stronger combined effect if current on all ?

Q: recently read in pubmed and others that mmr, tdap, prevnar and shingrix all offer a 32 to 38% reduction in hospitalization and severe outcomes from covid 19. is this true and would there be a stronger combined effect if current on all ?

: I think this is a stretch. There is no proof or any valid reason while vaccnating against other virals can mitigate Covid.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

I think this is a stretch. There is no proof or any valid reason while vaccnating against other virals can mitigate Covid.

Dr Bhuvaneswar agreed

Answered 9/25/2022

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A member asked:

Recently read in pubmed and others that mmr, tdap, prevnar and shingrix all offer a 32 to 38% reduction in hospitalization and severe outcomes from covid 19. is this true and would there be a stronger combined effect if current on all ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr Bhuvaneswar agreed

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