Similarities between the flu and COVID-19 vaccines

Did you know that the flu and COVID-19 are both respiratory diseases? Not only that but there are some similarities between the COVID-19 and flu vaccine. Here’s a quick breakdown.

Similarities

• Safe and effective in preventing hospitalization and reduce your risk of severe illness.
• Are approved and/or authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• Work by teaching your body how to protect you from getting sick.
• It takes about two weeks after vaccination for you to be fully protected.
• Both the COVID-19 and the flu shot can cause side effects. These can include injection site pain in the arm, low fever, muscle pain, chills and headache. Don’t worry, you’re not sick; it’s just your body learning how to protect you from the virus.

Get your vaccines today!

The best way to protect yourself from COVID-19 and the flu is to receive the vaccine, the sooner the better.

• Receive your flu vaccine at one of our community-based health centers for Walk-in Wednesdays, 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. No appointment needed.