Here's When To Get Your COVID And Flu Shots So You're Protected On Thanksgiving
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We can’t predict when viruses will spread, but doctors agree — this might be the best time to get your shots.
Colder, shorter days means more flu, RSV and COVID-19 cases are on the way. As people gather indoors and travel for holidays in the coming weeks, virus spread is only expected to increase.
Between Thanksgiving dinners, turkey trots, holiday parties and other festive events, it’s highly likely that you’ll find yourself next to someone who’s sneezing or coughing. While you can try to stay away from sick people and choose to wear a mask in crowded, high-risk situations, there are other things you can do to stay healthy ― namely, vaccination.
But you won’t be totally protected from viruses the moment you get your vaccine; it takes time for your body to build up protection, which means you should give yourself enough time for that to happen before Thanksgiving gatherings begin.
Below, doctors share when you need to get your fall vaccinations to be fully protected for Thanksgiving dinner (and the rest of the holiday season).
It takes about two weeks for your body to develop an immune response to these viruses.
