Flu shot scheduling: When is the best time to get the vaccine?
With flu season right around the corner, when is the right time to get a flu shot? The CDC and Dr. Marc Siegel share recommendations for optimal protection against the virus.
What is the best time for a flu shot? Doctor offers advice
QUESTION: Drugstores seem to be encouraging folks to come in and get their annual flu shots. Is now the right time to get vaccinated?
Yes, you can get the COVID-19 vaccine and the flu shot at the same time
October is the “sweet spot” for getting flu shots, and for many people it can be convenient to combine their flu and updated COVID vaccines into one appointment.
What to know about getting the flu shot
“The best time to get a flu shot is in September or October, but it’s never too late to get vaccinated,” said Jessica Metzger, clinical immunization unit supervisor at the Minnesota Department of Health. The CDC recommends being vaccinated by the end of October.
Why getting an annual flu shot is essential: Timing and benefits
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone aged 6 months and older receive a flu shot every year.
4 reasons to get your flu shot this year
We’ve all learned a lot about how to stop the spread of germs and viruses. In fact, physical distancing and handwashing also helped reduce flu cases over the past few years. But the best weapon in our flu-fighting arsenal is still the flu shot.
Three questions about the flu shot and why you should get yours
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Drive-thru COVID and flu shot clinics Tuesday and Friday
The Webster County Health Department is holding drive-thru COVID and flu shot clinics from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to noon Friday at 723 First Ave. S.
Can I get flu, COVID and RSV vaccines together? What California health experts say about shots
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved new versions of COVID vaccines to better protect the public against currently circulating variants. The vaccines manufactured by ModernaTX Inc.
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