When will kids be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Experts weigh in University of Missouri researchers reviewed the records of more than 900 children who tested positive for COVID-19.
They found those who had received the influenza vaccine in the current flu season were less likely to have severe COVID-19 illness, respiratory problems, or any symptoms at all.“The patients who actually were vaccinated (with) flu vaccine actually did better in the clinical scenarios.
They were not as sick,” lead author Dr. Anjali Patwardhan told Global News.The professor of pediatric rheumatology says it’s possible the flu shot causes “viral interference.”“(Flu shots) can actually give a temporary immunity for the subsequent viral infection,” said.