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Hello! do you have recommendations as to when to get a flu shot this year? is it best to wait a bit (is the vaccine modified as more is known about this year's strain) or fine to get asap? flu shot?

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Dr. Kevin Windisch answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Get Vaccinated ASAP: The vaccines on the market now are the only ones that will be available for 2020-2021. There is no time to "Modify" or "Adjust" the vaccine as the season progresses so.... why wait?

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/18/2020

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