Still Need a Flu Vaccine? Now May Be a Good Time to Get One

Protection from shots like the flu vaccine typically takes a couple of weeks to kick in, so getting one now may offer protection ahead of the holidays.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Christopher Lewis

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Here’s what to know about this year’s flu shot.

Also, here’swhich vaccines you should keep in mindif you’re 50 or older.

Who should get a flu vaccine?

Nearly everyone aged six months or oldershould get a flu vaccine, according to the CDC.

What types of flu vaccines are there?

Recently, the FDAapprovedthevery first at-home flu vaccine, for adults under age 50 and children 2 and older.

When should you get a flu vaccine?

Flu vaccines aregenerally recommendedstarting in September or October, though you could get it any time after that.