Plus, how effective it is.
This might feel even more true in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Plus, lets face it: During a time wherevaccines are top-of-mind, getting pricked withanotherneedle isnt exactly fun.
Julia Tiberi is the manager of CVS Pharmacy.
But this year isnt like any other year.
Is it important for people to get both a COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot?
Edith Mirzaian, PharmD is the associate professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of Southern California. She is an expert in international travel medicine and immunizations, as well as pharmacy-based patient care services and pharmacy education.
It is important for everyone to know that they should be vaccinated for both the flu and COVID-19.
The viruses that cause these illnesses are different and require different vaccinations, she says.
Therefore getting a flu shot this year may be especially important.
Does the flu shot reduce the risk of getting COVID-19?
Thus the flu shot is not meant to protect you from contracting COVID-19.
The flu vaccine will play a different role in the fight against COVID-19, saysCVS PharmacyManager Julia Tiberi.
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When should people get a flu shot?
Typically,the best time to get the flu shotis between late September and late October.
Edith Mirzaian, PharmD is the associate professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of Southern California. She is an expert in international travel medicine and immunizations, as well as pharmacy-based patient care services and pharmacy education.
The earlier you get the flu shot, the more likely youre going to have immunity.
This also will ensure you get one before they run out.
However, Mirzaian says it may still be best to wait until September.
Mirzaian says once you get a flu shot, youre good to go until next spring.
If you get your flu shot in October, youre typically protected until April, she says.
Who should get a flu shot?
How effective will this years flu shot be?
One reason people tend to skip out on the flu shot is that they dont think it will work.
But that perception comes from a misunderstanding about how the flu operates.
There are really two major strains, Flu A and Flu B, Dr. Deutsch explains.
Regardless, Dr. Deutsch emphasizes its still important to get your shot.
When will the flu shot be available?
If you have health insurance, your flu shot is 100 percent freewhich isrequired by the Affordable Care Act.
(ManyMedicaid and Medicare plans also are required to cover the flu vaccine.)
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