Health officials in Russia recommend getting a flu vaccine between…
Health officials in Russia recommend getting a flu vaccine between September and October to ensure the body develops sufficient immunity before the seasonal increase in flu cases. The timing allows for the formation of protective antibodies prior to the peak flu season.
Consensus
- The optimal time to get a flu vaccine in Russia is September to October.
- Getting vaccinated during this period allows the body to develop protective immunity before the seasonal rise in flu cases.
- It takes two to three weeks for the body to produce a full immune response after vaccination.
- The goal is to have antibodies ready before the flu season begins.
Coverage (2 sources)
- When is it best to get vaccinated against flu, explained by Rosпотребнадзор. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- In Rosпотребнадзоре told when Russians need to vaccinate against flu — Вести
Key entities
- Rospotrebnadzor
- Moscow
- RIA Novosti
- Federal Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology
- Aleksandr Gorelov