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wishstar

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11. My doctor says to not wait as it takes 8 weeks for fullest immunity to be established

Reply to MustLoveBeagles (Original post)

Thu Sep 10, 2020, 08:45 PM

Sep 2020

and she also told me last week that vaccine is designed to be protective throughout the entire flu season and protection does not end too early even if you get the shot in late August or September.

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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