When's the best time to get a flu shot?
Expert Answer by Leslie Kernisan, M.D.
Leslie Kernisan, M.D. is a geriatrician at the University of California, San Francisco and the San Francisco VA Medical Center.
As soon as the vaccines become available. Remember that the usual seasonal flu vaccination doesn’t protect against the new H1N1 virus (formerly known as swine flu). The regular flu shot is already available. A separate H1N1 vaccine is becoming available this fall, though at first it will be limited to at-risk groups. The Flu Resource Center can help you find out where to get a flu shot near you. The American Lung Association also offers a Flu Clinic Locator.
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