Dr. Fauci says you should hold you on this annual health appointment
All doctors do not agree, but these are "unofficial" advice from Dr. Faisci.
You probably have heard a lot about how it is more important than ever to get a shot this year. Health experts are worried about the collision of the flu season and thecoronavirus pandemic. Doctors have warned people they can getCovid and the flu At the same time, with potentially serious complications. But while it's important to take all the precautions that you can, the main expert on the infectious disease of the nationAnthony Fauci, MD, recently said that you might want to wait a little before getting influenza.
In an interview with actor of September 10Jennifer Garner On Instagram live, the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) said itGets the influenza vaccine In the middle of the end of October and recommended that others follow the prosecution.
"You should really have an influenza vaccine," said Fuci. "I would not necessarily get it now, in September, because it is proven that, in fact, immunity could wear out when you arrive in February and early March."
Fauci called for his "unofficial" councils and it is important to note that there is a debate among doctors aroundWhen to get the shot of the flu. In an interview with thePost of New York,Michael Richardson, MD, ofDoctor, says, "We always recommend taking advantage of early flu, it's in September, October. It's because the flu season arrives in October."
But like Richardson recognized it, there is no exact date when the flu season begins, and it can last until the end of May. Because it takes two weeks to develop immunity, it is logical that doctors recommend to patients get the vaccine as soon as possible. On the other hand, the anxiety of Fauci also has weight, because an anticipated anticipated vaccine could mean losing immunity to the virus before the end of the flu.
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And wealthy is not the only doctor who recommends to hold back. If you are older immunocomized, you may want to consider waiting "a little longerBefore getting vaccinated, "David Hirschwerk, MD, an infectious disease specialist in Northwell Health, said CNBC do it. However, for everyone, "you can get the flu at any time."
Meanwhile, if you fear that they lack the vaccine before shooting your influenza shot, Fauci said to Garner who is an "unlikely" scenario. "Every year, there is some [quantity] of graphic shots that we simply do not use," he said. And for more advice to stay healthy, they areThe 2 vitamins Dr. Fauci says you should take to increase immunity.