The Best Time to Get a Flu Shot This Year, According to Health Experts - EatingWell

Our immune systems have always been an important consideration—be it during cold and flu season, in relation to those who are immunocompromised or regarding our ability to bounce back from any infection any time of year.

Speaking of those vaccinations, after noticing an early surge in flu cases in Australia this year, health experts stateside are suggesting that to limit the impact of another potential round of a "twindemic," now's the time to start planning ahead by ensuring your COVID-19 vaccinations are up to date and that you make a plan to get a flu shot.

calendar, Australian influenza season is typically from May to September.

The CDC echoes that sentiment, noting that September and October are the best times to get vaccinated, because it's ideal to get the flu shot before influenza really begins circulating in the area.

Experts say relying on last year's vaccine is not a good idea, as protection from the vaccine decreases over time and the influenza virus changes every year, which is why an annual vaccine is necessary.

The best time to get the flu shot in 2022 is in September or October, ideally before October 31, the CDC says.