Will the flu vaccine protect me against COVID-19?
No. Flu vaccines do not protect against COVID-19. Flu vaccination reduces the risk of flu illness, hospitalization and death in addition to other important benefits.
Can you get COVID-19 and the flu at the same time?
Yes. It is possible have flu, as well as other respiratory illnesses, and COVID-19 at the same time. Health experts are still studying how common this can be. Some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, making it hard to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone.
Can you get the flu and COVID-19 vaccine at the same time?
People can get a COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines, including flu vaccine, at the same time.
How long will it take to build immunity after getting the COVID-19 vaccine?
It takes time for your body to build protection after any vaccination. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second shot of the Pfizer-BioNtech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, or two weeks after the single-dose J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.
What are some of the common symptoms that COVID-19 and flu share?
Both COVID-19 and flu can have varying degrees of signs and symptoms, ranging from no symptoms (asymptomatic) to severe symptoms. Common symptoms that COVID-19 and flu share include:
• Fever or feeling feverish/chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue (tiredness)
• Sore throat
How long does it take for COVID-19 symptoms to start showing?
People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms – from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. If you have fever, cough, or other symptoms, you might have COVID-19.
How long before the COVID-19 booster shot is effective?
How long does the booster take to work? Studies have shown very high protection after one or two weeks after the booster jab. A recent trial by Pfizer suggests that from seven days onwards, a booster dose of Pfizer is extremely effective at preventing illness from Covid-19.
How long does it take after your second Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to be fully vaccinated?
When You Are Fully Vaccinated People are considered fully vaccinated: 2 weeks after their second shot in a 2-dose series, like the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines, or.
How long after the primary COVID-19 vaccines can you get a booster?
Pereira: A booster shot is now recommended for anyone over the age of 18 who finished their mRNA series [Pfizer or Moderna] at least six months ago or received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago. By changing the eligibility criteria, the guidance is now less confusing.
How long after the primary COVID-19 vaccines can you get a booster?
Pereira: A booster shot is now recommended for anyone over the age of 18 who finished their mRNA series [Pfizer or Moderna] at least six months ago or received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago. By changing the eligibility criteria, the guidance is now less confusing.
Is there a difference between a booster and COVID-19 vaccine?
Are booster shots the same formulation as existing vaccines? Yes. COVID-19 booster shots are the same formulation as the current COVID-19 vaccines. However, in the case of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster shot, it is half the dose of the vaccine people get for their initial series.
Can a person who had the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine get a Pfizer booster?
You may choose which COVID-19 vaccine you receive as a booster shot. Some people may prefer the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots.
How long after the primary COVID-19 vaccines can you get a booster?
Pereira: A booster shot is now recommended for anyone over the age of 18 who finished their mRNA series [Pfizer or Moderna] at least six months ago or received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago. By changing the eligibility criteria, the guidance is now less confusing.
How far apart are COVID-19 vaccine doses given?
- Two doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine should be given 3 weeks (21 days) apart.
- Two doses of Moderna vaccine should be given 4 weeks (28 days) apart.
- Only one dose of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen (J&J/Janssen) vaccine should be given.
When do you get the second COVID-19 vaccine?
If you receive a vaccine that requires two doses, you should get your second shot as close to the recommended interval as possible. However, your second dose may be given up to 6 weeks (42 days) after the first dose, if necessary.. You should not get the second dose earlier than the recommended interval.
How long after the primary COVID-19 vaccines can you get a booster?
Pereira: A booster shot is now recommended for anyone over the age of 18 who finished their mRNA series [Pfizer or Moderna] at least six months ago or received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago. By changing the eligibility criteria, the guidance is now less confusing.
Who can get the COVID-19 booster vaccine?
Everyone Ages 18 and Older Can Get a Booster Shot
Can you use any COVID-19 vaccine for a booster shot?
Any of the FDA-authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines can be used for booster vaccination, regardless of the vaccine product used for primary vaccination.
How long after the primary COVID-19 vaccines can you get a booster?
Pereira: A booster shot is now recommended for anyone over the age of 18 who finished their mRNA series [Pfizer or Moderna] at least six months ago or received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago. By changing the eligibility criteria, the guidance is now less confusing.
Should the COVID-19 booster shot be the same brand as the primary series?
Currently, the CDC doesn’t have a “product preference” on one booster over the other — noting that it’s generally recommended to stick to the same brand for primary and second vaccine series, but people can choose whichever booster they’d like, or get the one available to them.
What is the interval between the first and second doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines?
* The recommended interval between the first and second dose is 21 days for Pfizer-BioNTech and 28 days for Moderna; in this study, second doses received 17–25 days (Pfizer-BioNTech) and 24–32 days (Moderna) after the first dose were included.