08 Oct 2023
By Ronny Allan
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Another dartboard event, another first

Another dartboard event, another first

Patient Advocacy, Survivorship, ,
On 7th October 2023, another dartboard event, another first.  I think I've lost count of my Covid 19 and Flu vaccinations, particularly the latter which has been going on for 20+ years.  But this year was the first time I received both vaccinations at the same time. This is known in healthcare circles as 'coadministration' and is widespread practice.  Both references below (UK and US) confirm this strategy.  Coadministration of Covid-19 and Flu is new on the basis that Covid-19 is relatively new.  Clearly a sign of the times but from what I've read and studied, it's safe and effective with…
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12 Oct 2019
By Ronny Allan
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The Flu shot – it’s not just about you

The Flu shot – it’s not just about you

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An Opinion Post Originally published 2019.  Edit:  October 2024.  I continue to believe the flu shot is even more important in the era of COVID-19. The flu is an illness that typically spreads in autumn and winter. A major flu outbreak could potentially overwhelm a person who might contract both at once or overlap. In fact, in Dec 2023 after contracting my second infection of COVID-19, I had a back to back regular chest infection needing antibiotics.  OK, I still succumbed to both even after having both shots in that year, but who knows what would have happened without them.…
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