Flu Shot?

... some experts say the marketing may be overtaking medical wisdom since it’s unclear how long the immunity imparted by the vaccine lasts, particularly in older people.

Federal health officials say it’s better to get the shot whenever you can. An early flu shot is better than no flu shot at all. But the science is mixed when it comes to how long a flu shot promoted and given during the waning days of summer will provide optimal protection, especially because flu season generally peaks in mid-winter or beyond. Experts are divided on how patients should respond to such offers.


“If you’re over 65, don’t get the flu vaccine in September. Or August. It’s a marketing scheme,” said Laura Haynes, an immunologist at the University of Connecticut Center on Aging.

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Did You Know?

Medicare members have the option of choosing between what is called "traditional" Medicare or Medicare Advantage (or referred to as Medicare Part C) soon.  The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) begins October 15th and ends December 7th for the 2017 calendar year for most Medicare recipients. What is best?  That really depends on a number of factors.  I'll touch on these in coming posts.

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