It’s time to get flu and Covid-19 shots

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN

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Published 7:45 AM EDT, Wed October 2, 2024

Respiratory virus season has arrived in the United States and health officials say that October is a prime time to get vaccinated.

Vaccines for Covid-19, flu and RSV are available now. While the respiratory virus season tends to peak between December and March, getting vaccinated in the fall can help provide protection throughout the season.

It takes about two weeks for the body to build up a complete immune response after vaccination, but the protective benefits can last for months, said Janet Hamilton, executive director of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists.