Safe to get Covid and flu vaccines on same day, pharmacist says - urges people to get jabs

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Covid cases could rise again. Similarly, every autumn and winter the UK's most vulnerable people are at risk from flu. With vaccines for both available, one pharmacist is urging people to take up the offer.

As reported, eligible people are now being offered a second booster jab against coronavirus. And for those who missed previous Covid vaccines, it's not too late to get them.

Speaking with Express. co. uk, pharmacist for Well Pharmacy - Katie Pickles - encouraged people to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

She said: "We are still very early in the vaccination programme, and we urge all those who are eligible to book in for their covid and flu vaccines now, to ensure they protect themselves and others this winter. READ MORE: Princess Beatrice's ongoing difficulty with 'muddled' thoughts swirling in her head"The primary objective of the autumn booster programme is to increase the immunity in those at higher risk from covid-19, protecting the most vulnerable and reducing hospital admissions. "We can all play our part by getting vaccinated as soon as possible. "She explained it is possible to get the Covid booster and flu jab at the same appointment. "Flu and Covid vaccines can be administered on the same day," she said. "The vaccinator will usually inject one vaccine into each arm, however if this cannot be done (such as people who cannot have vaccines in a particular arm), they can be administered into the same arm approximately 2.