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Is it better to take flu shot as soon as it becomes available or wait until gets closer to flu season thanks anne b?
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When available: Flu circulates around the world continuously. It tends to have seasons in various regions but international air travel means there is some risk year round. When the vaccine for the new season is available there is no benefit to waiting. It does not loose strength after many months, there are just so many strains around that no modern vaccine will protect from them all. It is the best we have.
Answered 8/24/2018
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