Will be getting the flu vaccine again this year. I 'learned my lesson' years ago when I got the flu, and it turned into pneumonia. I'll take all the help I can get.
Thank you for another informative video.....I do miss the Mental Health moment though....I love to see Beautiful British Columbia, it's been many decades since I was there.
Thanks for the presentation. In Australia the Quadrivalent vaccine is free for over 65s. We don't get told that it's high dose, but I suspect it is. Our vaccine is generally available around April each year. We were advised to leave 2 weeks between flu and covid shots in April, but this recommendation has since been reduced to 1 week. Of course, Moderna has been reported to be developing a combined shot.
Thanks. Some good information. Here in Scotland, NHS Flu vaccine is being offered to everyone over 50 (But this year seems to be available to lots of other groups). I believe they expect 4 million doses to be given starting this month. Last year, I got mine at a drive-through mass vaccination site (later used for covid). NHS send out appointments via letter and you turn up where/when. Old school but it seems to work (for us). BTW I read an article that some school kids (all ages) are getting a nasal spray flu vaccine and these are being administered in the schools.
Thank you Iain, we have the nasal spray for kids here in Canada too, but they haven’t been administered at schools here, only by public health or at a pharmacy.
Between a strong reaction last year to the flu vaccine for older people, and strong side effects from both doses of the Moderna COVID vaccine, I wonder if this does indicate that I have a strong immune system in spite of being 72? I don’t have any underlying conditions. Thanks for your clear and informative presentation, as always.
I’ve been totally vaccinated for COVID and will get the booster when Moderna is authorized. I am very strongly pro-COVID vaccination! I was referring to the flu vaccine only.
@@janeolinger8038 Totally vaccinated people who have been boostered can and are still getn the virus. All the vaccines and booster shots aren't gonna stop you from gettn the virus.
Trying to find high dose Fluzone Quadrivalent and having no luck at all. Most say waitlists for it are full. Should my extremely clinically vulnerable husband and I (both over 70) resign ourselves to getting the regular shot as soon as it's available, or should we continue to look for the high dose vaccine?
Great question, I would take whatever you can get. The high dose can be hard to get especially now, if you ask at your pharmacy on the day of, there is always a small possibility they might be able to spare some. Some protection is better than no protection and it takes 2 weeks to be effective so I personally would not wait at this point.
@@Blac371 It really depends on a few things - like what is available and also what your age is - for over 65, high dose flu is usually preferred. Best to ask a pharmacist for a recommendation on what is best for you. I hope this helps! You definitely have options that will help protect you from the more serious potential effects of influenza infection.
Have been taking it the last 2 years, even though I am under 60 and healthy as I am caring some one over 70, I am just offered by my local pharmacy, but may be ideally I shouldn't take it as I am not over 65 as you pointed out
Jodie, excellent question. Yes you can, here is the guidance from NACI: “In the absence of evidence, it would be prudent to wait for a period of at least 28 days after any dose of a COVID-19 vaccine before the administration of another non-COVID-19 vaccine due to the elicitation of an inflammatory cytokine response. It would be prudent to wait for a period of at least 14 days after the administration of another vaccine before administrating a COVID-19 vaccine to prevent erroneous attribution of an AEFI to a particular vaccine.” www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/immunization/national-advisory-committee-on-immunization-naci/recommendations-use-covid-19-vaccines.html
Will be getting the flu vaccine again this year. I 'learned my lesson' years ago when I got the flu, and it turned into pneumonia. I'll take all the help I can get.
Thank you very much for the helpful information.
Thank you Lindsay. Useful information as always!
Your channel is so helpful. You are giving us news we can use. I’m subscribing Thanks so much! 👍
Thank you, I’m glad it’s helpful! Welcome to the channel!
Thank you for another informative video.....I do miss the Mental Health moment though....I love to see Beautiful British Columbia, it's been many decades since I was there.
Thanks for the presentation. In Australia the Quadrivalent vaccine is free for over 65s. We don't get told that it's high dose, but I suspect it is. Our vaccine is generally available around April each year.
We were advised to leave 2 weeks between flu and covid shots in April, but this recommendation has since been reduced to 1 week.
Of course, Moderna has been reported to be developing a combined shot.
Nothing is free, somebody pays.
Thank you Lindsey. X
Thanks. Some good information.
Here in Scotland, NHS Flu vaccine is being offered to everyone over 50 (But this year seems to be available to lots of other groups). I believe they expect 4 million doses to be given starting this month. Last year, I got mine at a drive-through mass vaccination site (later used for covid). NHS send out appointments via letter and you turn up where/when. Old school but it seems to work (for us). BTW I read an article that some school kids (all ages) are getting a nasal spray flu vaccine and these are being administered in the schools.
Thank you Iain, we have the nasal spray for kids here in Canada too, but they haven’t been administered at schools here, only by public health or at a pharmacy.
Great information Tks a mil. 💐
Between a strong reaction last year to the flu vaccine for older people, and strong side effects from both doses of the Moderna COVID vaccine, I wonder if this does indicate that I have a strong immune system in spite of being 72? I don’t have any underlying conditions. Thanks for your clear and informative presentation, as always.
Jane Olinger
You are 72 you said?
If you haven't taken the vaccine,. Don't.
I haven't either,. I don't want it.
I’ve been totally vaccinated for COVID and will get the booster when Moderna is authorized. I am very strongly pro-COVID vaccination! I was referring to the flu vaccine only.
@@janeolinger8038
Totally vaccinated people who have been boostered
can and are still getn the virus.
All the vaccines and booster shots aren't gonna stop you from gettn the virus.
Thank you!
Hi Lindsay,
Trying to find high dose Fluzone Quadrivalent and having no luck at all. Most say waitlists for it are full. Should my extremely clinically vulnerable husband and I (both over 70) resign ourselves to getting the regular shot as soon as it's available, or should we continue to look for the high dose vaccine?
Great question, I would take whatever you can get. The high dose can be hard to get especially now, if you ask at your pharmacy on the day of, there is always a small possibility they might be able to spare some.
Some protection is better than no protection and it takes 2 weeks to be effective so I personally would not wait at this point.
Hi Lindsay, thanks for this. One question...If one gets the flu after getting the flu vaccine does it reduce the severity of the infection?
Great question! Yes, in most cases the severity and duration of infection is reduced.
I have asthma as well weak immune so what shot should I take seems I'm screwed.
@@Blac371 It really depends on a few things - like what is available and also what your age is - for over 65, high dose flu is usually preferred. Best to ask a pharmacist for a recommendation on what is best for you. I hope this helps! You definitely have options that will help protect you from the more serious potential effects of influenza infection.
Have been taking it the last 2 years, even though I am under 60 and healthy as I am caring some one over 70, I am just offered by my local pharmacy, but may be ideally I shouldn't take it as I am not over 65 as you pointed out
Mr Ali
If you don't want the vaccine, don't get it.
You should have that choice.
I'm gettn so tired of that word.
Choice
Choices
Choice
Choices.
Sounds like more folks than average are likely to die from the flu shot this year too.
Eelke Aptroot
You can get as many vaccines and booster shots you want,.
And still get bit by the virus.
Can you please let me know if I can get my flu shot a month after my 2nd covid shot
Jodie, excellent question. Yes you can, here is the guidance from NACI: “In the absence of evidence, it would be prudent to wait for a period of at least 28 days after any dose of a COVID-19 vaccine before the administration of another non-COVID-19 vaccine due to the elicitation of an inflammatory cytokine response. It would be prudent to wait for a period of at least 14 days after the administration of another vaccine before administrating a COVID-19 vaccine to prevent erroneous attribution of an AEFI to a particular vaccine.”
www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/immunization/national-advisory-committee-on-immunization-naci/recommendations-use-covid-19-vaccines.html
age 77 so my doctor will probably recommend the higher dose
Thank you Lindsay. Very helpful information as always!