Start early and stick to a schedule
All individual should start getting their flu shots when they turn 6 month old. Remember that you will need to get vaccinated every year, unless your physician says otherwise. Please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/flu-influenza/get-your-flu-shot.html for information about Flu vaccination in Canada.
Antibodies need time to a develop
Your trusty vaccine needs about two weeks to produce the antibodies that keep you healthy-most especially during the flu season!
There is right vaccine for everyone
There are two common types of flu shots, namely:
- Inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV) for children
- Recombinant influenza vaccine (RIV) foe adult
Please speak to your doctor to take flu vaccination for you. He/she would determine whether you are eligible for vaccination and if yes, which type of vaccination is suitable for you.