The US Center for Disease Control recommended CDC The best time to get the flu vaccine is from the month of September to the end of next October, and the center confirmed that the flu vaccination reduces the risk of serious complications associated with the flu, hospitalization or death, according to what was published on the website. CNN American.
Flu season typically lasts from October to May in the Northern Hemisphere, and from April to September in the Southern Hemisphere, according to the CDC.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that the early and severe influenza season may result from the relaxation of epidemiological safety measures and a decrease in the population’s immunity against influenza after months of avoiding situations in which viruses can spread.
For his part, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the American Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said, “What you should do is get a flu shot as soon as you can.”
According to the CDC, even if flu activity is currently low in your community, you shouldn’t wait for a sudden increase in cases to be the reason you get the flu shot, as activity can increase at any time.
“Remember, after you’ve been vaccinated, it takes about two weeks for your body to develop any antibodies that protect against the flu,” the CDC noted.
Getting a flu shot now can help reduce the burden the healthcare system is facing as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
He told the CDC that some people believe that getting a flu shot or a coronavirus reduces the risk of both viruses, but that’s not the case, because they’re different viruses, so getting a flu shot is the best protection against infection and to avoid its potentially dangerous complications, And getting the corona vaccine is the best protection against the virus, too.
This year’s flu vaccines are designed to protect against the four different influenza viruses that research has indicated are the most prevalent, according to the CDC.
The CDC added that because there are many influenza viruses that are constantly changing, the composition of US influenza vaccines is reviewed annually and updated as needed.
Who can get the flu vaccine?
People 6 months of age or older should get a licensed, age-appropriate flu shot or nasal spray flu shot before the end of October, and according to the CDC you shouldn’t delay vaccination unless your doctor advises otherwise.