The Best Month to Get a Flu Shot

When fall rolls around, so does flu season—and that means it’s time to ascertain the best time for you to get a flu shot. Most of us wonder: is it better to go early in the season, or wait so that the protection lasts through spring?

Linda Yancey, MD, a board-certified infectious disease doctor at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital in Texas, says there is an ideal time to get your flu shot—and choosing the right month can make a big difference in how well you’re protected.

Ahead, Dr. Yancey explains the best month to get the flu shot, who should get it, and why it’s never too late to protect yourself.

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