Experts Urge Early Flu Vaccination Ahead of Severe Season

Doctors recommend waiting until October to get the flu shot to ensure optimal protection throughout the flu season, which peaks in December and February. Getting vaccinated too early may reduce the vaccine's effectiveness later in the season, although it is still better than not vaccinating at all. The vaccine typically provides protection for about six to eight months, and the best time to get vaccinated is before the flu activity increases.