Flu shot question

[MustLoveBeagles]

I was planning on doing it this month but would it be better to wait til October? Any help would be appreciated.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. I have read that it's better to wait until October

because the flu season won't peak until later and the vaccine weakens a bit over time. I'm waiting until then.

[appalachiablue]

3. That's what I've read too; also that it takes

a few weeks for immunity, ie 'coverage' to build up...

But I'm getting antsy, don't want local dispensers to run out. Wait a week or so, but 1st make calls to see about supply.

[hlthe2b]

4. Normal flu season, yes, and for older individuals with waning immunity issues.

COVID-19 makes for a not "usual" flu season. CDC certainly recommends waiting no longer than the end of October and younger, healthy people should probably get it earlier.

[MustLoveBeagles]

6. Thank you for your help

I'll wait another month. My union usually does a flu shot drive around mid October but I haven't seen anything listed on my state agency's website. If they're not doing it at my work place this year I'll just get it at Walgreen's.

[hlthe2b]

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

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.

[The Genealogist]

5. I work for a hospital system, and...

all employees are mandated to get their shot by mid-October, but the vaccination window opens next week.

[Mike Nelson]

7. Thank you...

... I was going to get it shortly after August 17. After reading this, I see it's better to wait. I will wait until October, then...

[CottonBear]

8. Got mine last month, right when it was available.

I’m taking my school age kid to get one in a few weeks.

We got the flu last year, even though we’d been vaccinated, although it was much less severe than if we’d now been vaccinated. My kid was in Public school. He got it first, and then me. He got Tamiflu through his pediatrician. I toughed it our for 5 days. It was not any where like the full on, no vaccine flu.

GET YOUR FLU SHOT ASAP!

[Frustratedlady]

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

They said to get the flu shot as soon as possible once available. I did so 3 weeks ago and had no problems. I'm glad it is over and done with.

Good luck!

[I_UndergroundPanther]

10. Got my flu and Pnumonia shot

In late August.

If the flu is raging strong by March I'll get it again.

However I had a reaction to both shots
My arm got red and swollen like I had cellulitis.
It took 4 days for that to go away. Sometimes my arm itches even today.

And I had flu symptoms for a day,body aches,fever,tired and headaches. It lasted a day and a half.

Don't get Pnumonia and flu shots in the same arm.

Lesson learned.

At least my immune system reacted. Good sign however uncomfortable.

[wishstar]

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

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.

[MustLoveBeagles]

12. Thank you wishstar

I was going to wait but maybe I should go to Walgreen's next week and get it over with.

[question everything]

13. I have been waiting to November