Up the nose or in the arm: flu shots are here! Credit: USACE Europe District/Flick
Just yesterday CVS emailed me saying flu shots are available! I can get vaccinated tomorrow, if I want. (Flu shot price comparison below.) But there’s no point in spending $20-$35 to get a flu shot that’s going to fade before flu season hits, right?
Yes and no. Experts disagree on how long a flu shot lasts. Worriers (like me) believe that getting a flu shot “too early” will leave you unprotected when flu season is at its strongest, November to April.
The Mayo Clinic notes:
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I’m sad to say that it is almost flu season. Ads for flu shots have been popping up everywhere, so I compared prices and offers to find the best deal for you. The new trend is one shot that combines the seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1 vaccination. The CDC has shared basic facts about the flu shot and is recommending everyone over six months get one starting in September.
Costco – Shots are $20 and include the flu and H1N1 vaccination. You do not have to be a member to get a shot, just tell the ID checker that you are (more…)
