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Is It Too Early to Get a Flu Shot? [View all]
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But getting vaccinated in late summer, particularly for older adults, may mean less protection from the virus as flu season ramps up in January and February, the CDC warns. The shot is supposed to be effective for about six months, but several observational studies have reported decreased protection, particularly for older adults against influenza A (H3N2), as the flu season goes on.
And a flu booster shot later on is not recommended, either, because there’s not much evidence for it. That’s according to the CDC’s Aug. 25, 2017, report on the 2017-18 flu season.
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http://www.berkeleywellness.com/self-care/preventive-care/article/it-too-early-get-flu-shot?&ic=6107
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