Dr Angelique Coetzee explains why you should get a flu vaccine before getting one for Covid-19 if you are older than 60.

Dr Angelique Coetzee explains why you should get a flu vaccine before getting one for Covid-19 if you are older than 60.Reducing the spread of flu and other respiratory diseases this autumn and winter is more important than usual, considering the still looming third wave of Covid19 infections.
Flu vaccination is especially important for those older than 60, who account for most hospitalisations and deaths from flu and Covid-19.
Over 60, and getting vaccinated against influenza. © Dmytro/123rf
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Africa Melane interviewed Dr Angelique Coetzee, Chairperson at the South African Medical Association.
She explains why people older than 60 should get a flu vaccine before getting one for Covid-19.
Its an excellent idea! [to get a flu jab while waiting to get vaccinated against Covid-19] Influenza is also a killer, especially for elderly people. I hate saying elderly people are people above 60 because Im older than 60 and I dont feel elderly!
Dr Angelique Coetzee, Chairperson – South African Medical Association
It takes about two to three weeks before the influenza vaccine gives you protection Get your flu jab before May
Dr Angelique Coetzee, Chairperson – South African Medical Association
The Covid-19 vaccines take 28 days to give you protection
Dr Angelique Coetzee, Chairperson – South African Medical Association
Wait for a minimum of 14 days [after getting a flu jab before getting a Covid-19 vaccine]. We dont expect Phase Two [vaccination of over-60s against Covid-19] to start rolling out before the middle of May giving you ample time if you go now
Dr Angelique Coetzee, Chairperson – South African Medical Association
Last year we ran out of flu vaccines Therefore, go now! Were already seeing some flu coming in Its the right thing to do Ive taken the flu vaccine already
Dr Angelique Coetzee, Chairperson – South African Medical Association
Listen to the interview in the audio below.

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