topic Re: Flu shot time in Wellness

Flu shot time

gidgetgh — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:54:43 GMT

I went grocery shopping this morning and they had a big banner outside saying it was time for flu shots and either stop in or schedule an appointment online.

I know last year I got it in late August and I'll probably get one in the next week or two.

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brandiwine — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 20:02:06 GMT

That seems early. Normally our vaccines don't arrive until mid Sept. I'm in Colorado

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Shelbelle — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 20:06:36 GMT

October !!

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Janey2 — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 20:21:29 GMT

The best time to get the flu shot is September-October. The immunity lasts about 4-6 months so you want it to be effective in and about February. But please check with your doctor.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 20:34:25 GMT

Too early. It'll lose its effectiveness by the time flu season peaks. I try to get mine sometime in October.

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hckynutjohn — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 20:36:21 GMT

@gidgetgh

Think I will wait till end of September or October. Got enough going on right now with my doctors.

hckynut 🇺🇸

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sann — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 20:54:03 GMT

Flu shot only effective for about 90 days ...if I take it now may not have enough protection by the time flu season arrives....PCP recommends October...

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kaydee50 — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 21:03:02 GMT

I have never gotten a flu shot or the flu. Just got over Covid and will wait for the recommendation on a second booster shot. How many shots can a person get????

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jlkz — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 21:03:12 GMT

Just looked at the calendar: 4 months from today: Christmas Day !!!

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JFD12 — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 21:13:27 GMT

I work for the city. I've already scheduled with our city nurses to give us our flu shots mid-October. 👍💉👀

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Krimpette — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 21:44:51 GMT

Way too early, IMHO. I've always hear the best time is October.

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chrystaltree — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 23:00:27 GMT

Yup. I got an email from CVS last week telling me it was time for flu and pneumonia shots.

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AuntG — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 23:13:02 GMT

I got a mailer showing dates and times. Will get ours in September. Not sure I believe the shot is only effective for 90 days as someone else stated. I'm curious if a Covid booster will be available in September.

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KBEANS — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 23:18:46 GMT

I work with children. My doctor recommended I get the flu shot before school reopens. I was just telling my husband I will try to get it next week.

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patbz — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:24:01 GMT

DH and I will wait until Oct ( hoping they release the new Flu/Covid combination shot by then).

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paixmcdao — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:35:50 GMT

@sann wrote:
Flu shot only effective for about 90 days ...if I take it now may not have enough protection by the time flu season arrives....PCP recommends October...

The flu shot is effective for the duration of flu season, which is about six months.

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LdyBugz — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:43:39 GMT

We can get the flu vax free at work. I just scheduled mine for mid October.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 02:11:03 GMT

I agree with others that this seems early and Sept/Oct is a better time.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 02:42:58 GMT

I have a feeling that this flu season is going to be 'normal' and not like it was last year when the flu prevalence was abnormally low b/c of mask wearing. This year will be different with more people getting sick with the flu b/c people won't be wearing masks like last year. I plan on getting my flu shot early b/c of that.

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LuvSoCal — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 04:33:56 GMT

@gidgetgh I always get mine late Sept/early Oct.