Wellness

[Krimpette]

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

[chrystaltree]

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

[AuntG]

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.

[KBEANS]

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.

[patbz]

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

[paixmcdao]

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@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...

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

[LdyBugz]

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

[ThinkingOutLoud]

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

[SilleeMee]

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.

[LuvSoCal]

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