Although flu season traditionally lasts from October to May, most clinics get their supplies by early September and have the vaccines ready for patients by the end of the month.
But this year, the vaccines are already out and many people are asking, if i get a flu shot this early, will i be protected the whole season?
According to the Centers for Disease Control the answer is - yes. The vaccine will give you full coverage for the entire flu season. In fact, the CDC recommends that people get their shots as soon as possible, because the flu virus can't read a calendar, and this year, there could be early outbreaks, so why not be protected?
The CDC suggests that everyone six months of age and older get a yearly vaccine.
As of now, there is very little seasonal flu going around, but health experts say, you can never tell when the flu will hit. Better to be prepared.
(Melisa Raney for CNN's Health Minute)
But this year, the vaccines are already out and many people are asking, if i get a flu shot this early, will i be protected the whole season?
According to the Centers for Disease Control the answer is - yes. The vaccine will give you full coverage for the entire flu season. In fact, the CDC recommends that people get their shots as soon as possible, because the flu virus can't read a calendar, and this year, there could be early outbreaks, so why not be protected?
The CDC suggests that everyone six months of age and older get a yearly vaccine.
As of now, there is very little seasonal flu going around, but health experts say, you can never tell when the flu will hit. Better to be prepared.
(Melisa Raney for CNN's Health Minute)
Comments
"The vaccine will give you full coverage for the entire flu season." Is that a fact? Indeed, it's a lie. You cannot guarantee full protection for everyone for the season. Liars, all.
Catryna W.
September 4, 2012 at 9:36 am
