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What is the best time for a flu shot? Doctor offers advice

QUESTION: Drugstores seem to be encouraging folks to come in and get their annual flu shots. Is now the right time to get vaccinated?

Messenger News · 31m

Drive-thru COVID and flu shot clinics Tuesday and Friday

The Webster County Health Department is holding drive-thru COVID and flu shot clinics from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to noon Friday at 723 First Ave. S.

Yahoo · 2d

Flu shot scheduling: When is the best time to get the vaccine?

For most people who only need one dose of the flu shot, September and October are generally the best times to get vaccinated, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s website. The agency noted that "ideally, everyone should ...

9NEWS · 1d

Yes, you can get the COVID-19 vaccine and the flu shot at the same time

October is the “sweet spot” for getting flu shots, and for many people it can be convenient to combine their flu and updated COVID vaccines into one appointment.

FDA approves an at-home flu vaccine

YAHOO!News · 5h

FDA approves at-home flu vaccine

The FDA is clearing the way for an at-home flu vaccines. A self-administered version of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca’s FluMist was approved Friday by regulators for household administration in patients ages 2 to 49. The spray, which has been available via a doctor's visit since 2003, is roughly as as effective as injected vaccines.

The Washington Post on MSN · 5h

FDA approves first nasal spray flu vaccine for use at home

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first at-home flu vaccine, a nasal spray that consumers with a prescription will be able to order online starting next year. Health experts say the convenience of the spray — FluMist — could lead to increased flu vaccination rates.

USA Today · 11h

FDA approves ‘FluMist,' says no healthcare provider needed

FluMist is the first vaccine to prevent influenza that does not need to be administered by a healthcare provider, the regulator said.

Williamsport Sun-Gazette52m

4 reasons to get your flu shot this year

We’ve all learned a lot about how to stop the spread of germs and viruses. In fact, physical distancing and handwashing also helped reduce flu cases over the past few years. But the best weapon in our ...

Woman's World on MSN2d

Our Ultimate Guide to the 2024 Flu Shot: What MDs Want You to Know

As fall approaches and flu season begins, you may have already seen reminders urging you to get your 2024 flu shot. Annual ...

MPR News20h

What to know about getting the flu shot

“The best time to get a flu shot is in September or October, but it’s never too late to get vaccinated,” said Jessica Metzger ...

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New research confirms flu shot safety in successive pregnancies

New research published in the Journal of JAMA Network Open adds to the growing evidence that flu shots are safe during ...

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Here’s why health experts are urging early vaccination as flu season approaches

As flu season approaches, health experts are urging South Floridians to get vaccinated early, stressing the importance of annual flu shots to help prevent serious complications.