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