Live Chat With Top Doctors: All About Flu Vaccine – When To Get It, Who Needs It And Other Common Concerns Answered

The flu vaccine can help reduce the risk of influenza and its potentially serious complications, but questions around its timing, effectiveness and safety often leave people confused. From whether you need an annual shot to concerns about hormonal changes, falling sick despite vaccination and the right time to get vaccinated, several doubts persist.

So, who should get the flu vaccine, and what precautions should you take? Leading doctors answer your questions.

Q. When is the best time to get a flu vaccine in India – summer or winter?

"The best time to get a flu vaccine depends on when influenza is most likely to circulate in your region," Dr Rakesh said. Dr Swati said the vaccine takes about two weeks to provide protection, so getting vaccinated before cases rise is advisable. Even if the season has begun, vaccination may still be beneficial.

Q. Is one flu vaccine a year enough?

"Yes, for most people, one dose of the seasonal flu vaccine each year is recommended," Dr Manish suggests. Annual vaccination is important because influenza viruses change over time, while immunity from vaccination can decline. The vaccine composition is periodically reviewed to target the strains expected to circulate in the upcoming…

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