A 16-year-old member asked:
when is it too late in the season to get a flu shot?
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Dr. Mark Diamond answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Probably Never: Influenza cases are present in most areas year round, so it is probably never too late.There are times of year when influenza is more prevalent, but even that varies from year to year.You should consult with your doctor.
Answered on Nov 4, 2011
Dr. Douglas Chang answered
21 years experience Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Well: It's never "too late" to get one, but the 2013-2014 season's vaccines should be coming out right about now, depending where you are, so you're just a little early actually.
Answered on Jun 17, 2015
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Dr. Charlene Sojico answered
41 years experience Pediatrics
Flu season : Starts in october, 2013 and ends in june, 2014.Most everyone rush to get their flu shots in october and november, thinking that it is already over by december. They are somewhat surprised when you offer to give them the flu shots in april or may! more so in june! people panic especially with media flashing headlines regarding mortality / fatality from flu virus!
Answered on Dec 10, 2013
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Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky answered
35 years experience Pediatrics
Depends...: This year we've had the latest onset of flu season in my recollection, so here we are almost in may and the flu shot is still a good idea.
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Dr. Robert Kneece answered
Specializes in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
In High Gear: Get your shot.You can get the flu any month but the flu season typically begins to increase in October and gets into its peak in January and Feb and l ... Read More
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Dr. Joseph Jeu answered
44 years experience Family Medicine
The : The cdc (center for disease contriol) and fda recommends that the flu shot is for everyone. The great fear is that there may be a flu pandemic, that ... Read More
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Dr. Colton Bradshaw answered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Yes.: Flu can happen at any time in any season. The evidence suggests regular routine annual flu vaccines typically provide the best level of protection. So ... Read More
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