Should you delay getting the flu shot?
It’s something even the Centers for Disease Controladdressed, saying some recent studies raise the possibility that very early vaccination, particularly among the elderly, might reduce protection later in the season.
But Dr. Cara Christ with the Arizona Department of Health says, don’t wait.
"Because we have seen cases in October and November and December and we’ve seen cases in April, May and June so we never know what we’re going to see and truly is the best protection," she said. "Flu kills thousands of people worldwide every year."
Christ says adults 65 and older don’t always have a good immune response to the normal flu vaccine. She recommends the Fluad flue shot, which triggers a stronger immune response and hopefully better protection.
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been modifed to correct the spelling of Dr. Cara Christ's name.
