"There actually is an ideal window of time, says Dr. Suraj Saggar, chief of infectious disease at Holy Name Medical Center. Flu season runs from October to May; cases usually peak in December around the holidays or in early January, drop, and then sometimes have a second peak in February, he says. So, you'll want to time your shot to offer you the most protection through that extra contagious time."
""The flu season changes a little every year, but typically the best time to get vaccinated is September to October, which is before we start seeing much flu," says Dr. Katie Lockwood, MEd, pediatrician at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. "The American Academy of Pediatrics has a clever saying of 'flu before boo,' meaning that you should get your flu shot before Halloween, so this is what I strive for every year. I already got my flu shot this year!""
Flu season runs from October to May, often peaking in December or early January with a possible second peak in February. Vaccination is most effective when administered in late September to early October so immunity develops by October. The immune response to the vaccine typically takes about two weeks to produce sufficient antibodies. Getting vaccinated before Halloween is a convenient guideline for timing. Vaccination rates have declined while flu cases and complications are increasing. The flu vaccine is safe, and timing vaccination matters, especially before travel or exposure to large gatherings, to maximize protection during the season.
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