It takes 2 weeks to form antibodies after vaccination and the antigen changes every year.
The flu shot season is back. Experts warn that a more severe flu season is coming this year, so it’s best to get vaccinated in September and October before the weather gets colder. Vaccine antibodies take about two weeks to form in the body.
The reason the flu is expected to get worse this year is because many people have failed to strengthen their immunity as the number of flu infections has decreased due to the use of masks over the past couple of years.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend getting age-appropriate vaccinations in September and October before the 2022-2023 flu season begins.
Some people think it’s okay not to take it this year because they got it last year, but it’s good to get vaccinated once a year because the flu antigen changes every year.
Influenza is an infectious respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus, and symptoms range from mild to severe, and in severe cases, hospitalization or death can occur.
In the case of Colorado, vaccinations are available from King Super, Costco, CVS, or nearby medical institutions, so visit your nearest vaccination center.
Find a flu vaccination center in the United States (www.vaccines.gov) >>
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