flu vaccine effectiveness

As of 2019, the CDC recommends a yearly vaccine as most studies demonstrate overall effectiveness of annual influenza vaccination.
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1. How effective is the flu shot 2020?
2. How long is flu shot effective 2020?
3. Is the flu shot safe 2020?
4. How long after flu shot are you protected?
5. When should I get flu shot 2020 2021?
6. Is there a downside to getting the flu shot?
7. Does Flu Shot lose effectiveness over time?
8. What is the best month to get a flu shot?
9. How long is the flu contagious?
10. Can you be fired for refusing flu shot?
11. Should I give my kid a flu shot?

How effective is the flu shot 2020?

CDC's influenza vaccination coverage reports show that overall flu vaccination coverage (among people 6 months and older) during 2019-2020 increased from the previous season to nearly 52%.

How long is flu shot effective 2020?

The flu shot offers protection against the flu for about 6 months. A person should get a flu shot every year, and the best time to get one is the end of October.

Is the flu shot safe 2020?

The flu vaccine is very safe, although there are some groups of people that shouldn't get it. They include: children less than 6 months of age. people who have had a severe reaction to the flu vaccine or any of its ingredients.

How long after flu shot are you protected?

It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against influenza virus infection. That's why it's best to get vaccinated before influenza viruses start to spread in your community.

When should I get flu shot 2020 2021?

There is no change in CDC's recommendation on timing of vaccination this flu season. Getting vaccinated in July or August is too early, especially for older people, because of the likelihood of reduced protection against flu infection later in the flu season. September and October are good times to get vaccinated.

Is there a downside to getting the flu shot?

Side effects are possible with any medicine or vaccine. However, possible side effects for the flu shot are typically mild, such as soreness, redness or swelling where the shot was given, fever, aches or other minor symptoms.

Does Flu Shot lose effectiveness over time?

Since experts must select the viruses to include in the vaccine months before flu season, there may not be a good match between the vaccine and the circulating viruses. This can lead to a decrease in the effectiveness of the vaccine.

What is the best month to get a flu shot?

CDC recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October. However, getting vaccinated early (for example, in July or August) is likely to be associated with reduced protection against flu infection later in the flu season, particularly among older adults.

How long is the flu contagious?

People with flu are most contagious in the first three to four days after their illness begins. Most healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 to 7 days after becoming sick.

Can you be fired for refusing flu shot?

Can Employees Refuse the Flu Shot? Even when employers mandate flu vaccines, employees may have the right to refuse. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protect employees' rights to refuse the shot for medical and religious reasons.

Should I give my kid a flu shot?

In most cases, yes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu (influenza) vaccine for all children 6 months and older — in the United States ideally by the end of October. This year the CDC recommends the flu shot or the nasal spray flu vaccine.