Southern District Health Board medical officer of health Dr Susan Jack. The best protection against a major influenza outbreak was high rates of vaccination, she said. Other people could still pay to get an influenza vaccination which was widely available from GPs and pharmacies. A common misconception was that a person needed a stand-down period between testing positive for Covid-19, and receiving an influenza vaccination. You can also get a Covid booster or vaccination at the same time as your flu vaccine," Jack said.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 18, 2022 02:57 UTC