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Is it to early to take a flu shot, or should i wait, i am a 73 year old man with diabetes and ckd stage 4 thanks

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

No: Early Autumn is usually a good time to have the flu vaccine. Please check with your physician.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/22/2020

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