When should you get your flu shot? Here’s what the experts say
Early flu shots could shield you from a looming season, but timing remains a hot debate among health experts.
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Quick answers
When is the recommended time to receive a flu shot?
Experts advise getting the updated flu vaccine as soon as it is available, even if that means receiving it in the summer before the season intensifies.
Why are early flu shots being promoted now?
Doctors note that the flu season is arriving earlier, and early immunization can build protection before community transmission rises.
Where can the updated flu vaccine be obtained?
The new formulation is stocked in Arizona pharmacies and clinics, and local health outlets encourage residents to book appointments at these sites.
The brief
Anyone at risk of severe flu complications stands to lose health and productivity if caught unvaccinated. They may face sudden illness, missed work, and medical expenses.
The flu season is arriving earlier than usual, prompting doctors to recommend shots even in summer. Doctors quoted by WKEF advise early vaccination, noting that updated vaccine formulations are now available in Arizona, and experts cited by The Independent stress timing before virus circulation.
Will rolling up your sleeve now provide the best protection, or could later vaccination be more effective? Checking availability and booking an appointment is the immediate step, while patients remain attentive to any further guidance as the season progresses.
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- How to stay safe during flu season in Shawnee County KSNT 27 News · 1d ago
- New kind of flu shot is on the way as the FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA-based vaccine Arab News · 1d ago
- New flu shot could give older adults better protection, CT health official says Ocean State Media · 1d ago
- Doctors urge early flu shots as season nears, even in summer WKEF · 1d ago
- Updated flu shots are available in Arizona. Should you get one now? azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic · 1d ago
- It’s time to schedule flu vaccination Fernandina Observer · 1d ago
- When should you get your flu shot? Here’s what the experts say The Independent · 1d ago
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