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rains-blu t1_itbqlkx wrote

October begins RSV and Influenza season in the northern hemisphere and it runs until April. Doctors recommend getting a flu vaccine in mid-September so antibodies can kick in by October.

Viruses can affect anyone of any age but the people of extreme ages have the most difficult time. Premies, infants and toddlers and the elderly but also people who might have health conditions where they can't fight off a respiratory illness very well have a harder time.

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Flynn58 t1_itbyosi wrote

> Doctors recommend getting a flu vaccine in mid-September so antibodies can kick in by October.

LMAO Ontario doesn't make flu shots available until mid-November.

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Billis- t1_itcfnxf wrote

They're available now I thought? Are at hospitals at least

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Flynn58 t1_itcjfeo wrote

Only to seniors and high-risk patients, they aren’t available to Gen pop right now.

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Billis- t1_itd46gq wrote

And hospital staff, but ya that makes sense. Good to know!

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