What Is the Flu Incubation Period?
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- 2. Ries, J. (2020, January 1). Sorry, you might get the flu twice this year — here's why. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/get-the-flu-twice-this-year
6. Should I Get a Flu Shot?
As per the CDC, individuals who are six months and older should receive a flu shot.1(2020, August 31). Clinical signs & symptoms of influenza. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/acip/clinical.htm There are several exceptions to this rule, however. If you are allergic to eggs, medically compromised, taking specific medications, or pregnant, you should check with your doctor.
Most pregnant women are advised to get a flu shot. This protects mothers during pregnancy, and it may grant developing babies some immunity during the first few months of his life when they cannot get their own flu shot.
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