{"id":12269,"date":"2024-09-03T09:00:53","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T09:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=12269"},"modified":"2024-09-03T09:24:02","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T09:24:02","slug":"when-is-the-best-time-to-get-a-flu-shot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=12269","title":{"rendered":"When Is the Best Time to Get a Flu Shot?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There is such a thing as getting a vaccine too soon. Here\u2019s what to know.<\/p>\n

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In the waning days of summer, flu season can still feel a long way off. Yet some pharmacy chains have already started urging consumers to beat the crowds and schedule a flu vaccine.<\/p>\n

But experts said that for most people, getting a shot at the start of September may be too early to provide protection that will last throughout flu season.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s vaccines protect against several different flu viruses, which can cause fever, fatigue, body aches, diarrhea and other symptoms. In serious cases, an infection can lead to hospitalization or even be fatal. There were about 35 million cases of flu nationwide last season. About 400,000 people were hospitalized with flu infections, and 25,000 people died.<\/p>\n