Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine and the Influenza vaccine at the same time?
Persons should wait at least 2 weeks between taking the Influenza (Flu) vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine.
How many COVID-19 Boosters do I need?
The Ministry of Health recommends a programme of two (2) COVID-19 booster doses.
What is the difference between Influenza and the Common Cold?
The Influenza virus is more severe than the Common Cold and its onset is more abrupt
Signs and symptoms of the Influenza virus may include: fever, runny nose, cough, sore throat, headache, chills, body pain or muscle pains.
Which vaccine should I take?
Both the Johnson & Johnson and the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines are acceptable for use as a booster dose for all Emergency Use License EUL approved vaccines.
I recently contracted the COVID-19 virus. When can I get boosted?
Under the WHO Emergency Use License (EUL), individuals who have previously been infected with COVID-19 are eligible to receive the vaccine, however, vaccination should be taken 3 months after contracting the virus.
How often should the Influenza vaccine be taken?
The Influenza (Flu) vaccine should be taken once a year during the Influenza season. Members of the public are reminded that the Influenza season runs from October 2022 to May 2023.
What should I bring / do on the day of receiving the vaccine?
On the day of vaccination persons should:
- Have a good meal
- Refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages
- Wear clothing that will provide easy access to the upper arm for vaccination
- Bring to the facility a valid form of identification (e.g. Driver’s Permit, National Identification, Passport)
Why should I get the COVID-19 and Influenza vaccines now?
By getting vaccinated for COVID-19, you are reducing your risk of disease, hospitalization, severe complications, and even death due to COVID-19, for both you and your loved ones.
Getting the Influenza vaccine can help protect you from getting the Influenza Virus and spreading it to others. The Influenza Vaccine can also reduce the severity of Influenza symptoms, if they do occur.
