Dr. Céline Gounder shares what you need to know about protecting yourself from COVID, RSV and the flu in the season ahead.
If you don't fit into these high-risk groups, the choice to boost is up to you, Gounder says.
"Some people feel more concerned. Are you the person who gets the flu shot every year? You're probably going to want to get that COVID shot," she says."If you've already been fully vaccinated, it's less important for that young, healthy group."CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook says he likes to use the"weather report analogy."
"What's the weather out today? If it's raining, you will probably want to bring an umbrella. If you are in an area where there is an uptick in airborne respiratory infections like COVID, flu or RSV, you may want to take extra precautions, such as wearing a high-quality mask in indoor public spaces," he said.When should I get the flu shot?
Because of the lingering effects social distancing and masking has had on shifting timelines, experts predict flu season will start a bit early again this year, Gounder says, so don't wait too long to get your flu shot. "Big picture I would say September, October," Gounder advises."Whenever you're able to get in to get your flu shot is a good time to do it."for all age groups, including elderly and immunocompromised populations, according to data the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported earlier this year.
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