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2020-08-30 13:02:17
Hi can I take flu vaccine as a precautionary measure because I run a chemist shop and now a days even covid symptoms people are visiting to take medicines and can I give it to my family members also.
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but it will not protect against corona
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take care be safe and use mask and sanitiser

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Hi. I understand your concern s. Yes you can. But it won't protect you against covid. It's only protective against seasonal flu.

Answered2020-08-30 14:31:32

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Hello noted above history and related issues.As you stated flu quadrivalent vaccination of Southern Hemisphere strain is arriving ,yes you and members can. But let me caution you it will not protect from covid infection!
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Answered2020-08-30 16:20:40

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S you can

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Yes you can.

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