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hlthe2b

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2. The earlier the better. I got mine as soon as available in end of August.

Reply to MustLoveBeagles (Original post)

Wed Sep 9, 2020, 06:33 PM

Sep 2020

If you are older and have reason to suspect you have immunity issues (have experienced waning immunity), then wait no longer than end of October, but given COVID-19 will be co-circulating, most won't want to wait.

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Flu shot question [View all] MustLoveBeagles Sep 2020 OP

I have read that it's better to wait until October The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2020 #1

That's what I've read too; also that it takes appalachiablue Sep 2020 #3

Normal flu season, yes, and for older individuals with waning immunity issues. hlthe2b Sep 2020 #4

Thank you for your help MustLoveBeagles Sep 2020 #6

The earlier the better. I got mine as soon as available in end of August. hlthe2b Sep 2020 #2

I work for a hospital system, and... The Genealogist Sep 2020 #5

Thank you... Mike Nelson Sep 2020 #7

Got mine last month, right when it was available. CottonBear Sep 2020 #8

I always waited until October in years past, but was told this year not to do that... Frustratedlady Sep 2020 #9

Got my flu and Pnumonia shot I_UndergroundPanther Sep 2020 #10

My doctor says to not wait as it takes 8 weeks for fullest immunity to be established wishstar Sep 2020 #11

Thank you wishstar MustLoveBeagles Sep 2020 #12

I have been waiting to November question everything Sep 2020 #13