The Fall Vaccine Guide: What You Need to Know

Are you getting your flu and COVID-19 vaccines this fall? Are you on the fence and asking yourself is it worth your time or does it really work?

In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, co-host Melissa Schenkman, Dr. Alexandria Yarbrough, a Community Pharmacist and Pharmacist in Charge, and Dr. Lindsay Morrison, a board-certified infectious disease and internal medicine physician discuss the importance of vaccines as the fall season approaches. They address common misconceptions about vaccines, the impact of political leadership on vaccine recommendations, and the challenges of vaccine access. The conversation also highlights insights from Australia's flu season, the effectiveness of flu vaccines, the co-administration of flu and COVID-19 vaccines, and how feeling fine after your vaccine is not a sign that it is not working. The episode emphasizes the importance of vaccination for personal and community health, encouraging all listeners to make informed decisions about their health during this flu season and fall COVID-19 season.

🎧 Listen now for unique perspectives and hidden facts from two top experts to help you confidently make your flu and COVID-19 vaccine decisions for this fall! And PLEASE share this episode with a friend or family member who is on the fence about vaccination this season!

Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction to Health Challenges for Millennials
(02:07) The Importance of Vaccines This Fall
(05:00) Addressing Vaccine Misconceptions
(08:46) Impact of Leadership on Vaccine Recommendations
(11:54) Navigating Vaccine Access and Mandates
(15:30) Understanding Community Health and Vaccination
(16:24) Flu Season Insights from Australia
(19:36) Flu Vaccine Effectiveness and Composition
(21:51) Flu Mist vs. Injectable Vaccines
(26:09) COVID-19 Vaccine Updates for Fall
(28:13) Co-Administering Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines
(32:08) Optimal Timing for Vaccination
(34:36) Final Thoughts on Vaccine Safety and Community Health

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Learn more about this episodes guests:

• Alexandria Yarborough, PharmD, a Community Pharmacist and Pharmacist in Charge -follow her on Instagram @alexandriayarborough and check out her all her YMyHealth articles HERE. They include flu season coverage, and the topics of vitamins and supplements, POTS, and pharmaceutical pollution. 
• Lindsay Morrison, MD, is board-certified in infectious disease and internal medicine. Check out her YMyHealth articles HERE. They include flu season and Monkeypox coverage, and a story on career choice is impacting millennials' health. 

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