https://connect.bcbsmt.com/ask-bcbsmt/w/frequently-asked-questions/50/is-it-too-late-to-get-a-flu-shotAsk BCBSMT health insurance questionsen-USTelligent Community 12https://connect.bcbsmt.com/ask-bcbsmt/w/frequently-asked-questions/50/is-it-too-late-to-get-a-flu-shotFri, 08 Aug 2025 15:59:58 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:368a0ab8-2a15-4125-b2a3-b4e6c9f3cbd4Bridgetthttps://connect.bcbsmt.com/ask-bcbsmt/w/frequently-asked-questions/50/is-it-too-late-to-get-a-flu-shot#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Ask BCBSMT by Bridgett on 8/8/2025 3:59:58 PM<br /> <p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourage everyone to get vaccinated in September and October of each year.</p> <p>If you miss that window, the CDC says there are still lots of good reason to get the flu shot late rather than not at all.</p> <p>Vaccination after October can still provide protection against the flu virus when it&rsquo;s at its peak &ndash; January and February.</p> <p>Plus, since the flu can still be spread as late as May, a flu shot any time before then offers benefits. Remember, it takes the flu vaccine about two weeks for full protection to kick in.</p> <p>The CDC doesn&rsquo;t recommend getting the flu shot in July or August.</p> <p><strong>Why is a getting an annual flu shot a good idea?</strong></p> <ul> <li>The flu can spread even before symptoms appear. You could be exposed to the flu by someone who doesn&rsquo;t know they have it.</li> <li>Serious complications such as pneumonia can be triggered by the flu. A flu shot offers protection.</li> <li>New strains of the flu virus develop every year. An updated vaccine is created each year to fight them.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Ready to get your flu shot? </strong></p> <p><span>It&rsquo;s easy to get a flu shot. You can get it from your health care provider or your local pharmacy at low or no cost.</span></p> <h6><strong>Source: </strong><a title="Information for the Flu Season" href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/season/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Information for the Flu Season</a>, <img alt="leaving site icon" height="10" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/OpenNewWindow.png" width="10" />&nbsp;Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</h6><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Flu Vaccine, Adult Health, Immunizations, Ask a question</div> https://connect.bcbsmt.com/ask-bcbsmt/w/frequently-asked-questions/50/is-it-too-late-to-get-a-flu-shot/revision/4Wed, 16 Oct 2024 21:07:09 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:368a0ab8-2a15-4125-b2a3-b4e6c9f3cbd4BCBSMT Connect Teamhttps://connect.bcbsmt.com/ask-bcbsmt/w/frequently-asked-questions/50/is-it-too-late-to-get-a-flu-shot#commentsRevision 4 posted to Ask BCBSMT by BCBSMT Connect Team on 10/16/2024 9:07:09 PM<br /> <p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourage everyone to get vaccinated in September and October of each year.</p> <p>If you miss that window, the CDC says there are still lots of good reason to get the flu shot late rather than not at all.</p> <p>Vaccination after October can still provide protection against the flu virus when it&rsquo;s at its peak &ndash; January and February.</p> <p>Plus, since the flu can still be spread as late as May, a flu shot any time before then offers benefits. Remember, it takes the flu vaccine about two weeks for full protection to kick in.</p> <p>The CDC doesn&rsquo;t recommend getting the flu shot in July or August.</p> <p><strong>Why is a getting an annual flu shot a good idea?</strong></p> <ul> <li>The flu can spread even before symptoms appear. You could be exposed to the flu by someone who doesn&rsquo;t know they have it.</li> <li>Serious complications such as pneumonia can be triggered by the flu. A flu shot offers protection.</li> <li>New strains of the flu virus develop every year. An updated vaccine is created each year to fight them.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Ready to get your flu shot? </strong></p> <p>It&rsquo;s easy to get a flu shot. Make an appointment with your primary care provider.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <h6><strong>Source: </strong><a title="Information for the Flu Season" href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/season/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Information for the Flu Season</a>, <img alt="leaving site icon" height="10" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/OpenNewWindow.png" width="10" />&nbsp;Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2022</h6><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Flu Vaccine, Adult Health, Immunizations, Ask a question</div> https://connect.bcbsmt.com/ask-bcbsmt/w/frequently-asked-questions/50/is-it-too-late-to-get-a-flu-shot/revision/3Wed, 22 Mar 2023 19:39:30 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:368a0ab8-2a15-4125-b2a3-b4e6c9f3cbd4BCBSMT Connect Teamhttps://connect.bcbsmt.com/ask-bcbsmt/w/frequently-asked-questions/50/is-it-too-late-to-get-a-flu-shot#commentsRevision 3 posted to Ask BCBSMT by BCBSMT Connect Team on 3/22/2023 7:39:30 PM<br /> <p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourage everyone to get vaccinated in September and October of each year.</p> <p>If you miss that window, the CDC says there are still lots of good reason to get the flu shot late rather than not at all.</p> <p>Vaccination after October can still provide protection against the flu virus when it&rsquo;s at its peak &ndash; January and February.</p> <p>Plus, since the flu can still be spread as late as May, a flu shot any time before then offers benefits. Remember, it takes the flu vaccine about two weeks for full protection to kick in.</p> <p>The CDC doesn&rsquo;t recommend getting the flu shot in July or August.</p> <p><strong>Why is a getting an annual flu shot a good idea?</strong></p> <ul> <li>The flu can spread even before symptoms appear. You could be exposed to the flu by someone who doesn&rsquo;t know they have it.</li> <li>Serious complications such as pneumonia can be triggered by the flu. A flu shot offers protection.</li> <li>New strains of the flu virus develop every year. An updated vaccine is created each year to fight them.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Ready to get your flu shot? </strong></p> <p>It&rsquo;s easy to get a flu shot. Make an appointment with your primary care provider.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <h6><strong>Source: </strong><a title="Frequently Asked Influenza (Flu) Questions" href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/season/faq-flu-season-2022-2023.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Frequently Asked Influenza (Flu) Questions</a>, <img alt="leaving site icon" height="10" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/OpenNewWindow.png" width="10" />&nbsp;Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2022</h6><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Flu Vaccine, Adult Health, Immunizations, Ask a question</div> https://connect.bcbsmt.com/ask-bcbsmt/w/frequently-asked-questions/50/is-it-too-late-to-get-a-flu-shot/revision/2Wed, 13 Sep 2017 23:01:45 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:368a0ab8-2a15-4125-b2a3-b4e6c9f3cbd4BCBSMT Connect Teamhttps://connect.bcbsmt.com/ask-bcbsmt/w/frequently-asked-questions/50/is-it-too-late-to-get-a-flu-shot#commentsRevision 2 posted to Ask BCBSMT by BCBSMT Connect Team on 9/13/2017 11:01:45 PM<br /> <p>Title: Is it too late to get a flu shot?</p> <p>Not at all! According to the Centers for Disease Control the flu can be spread last as late as May and <strong>its peak activity is in January and February.</strong></p> <p>There are several reasons to get a flu shot, including:</p> <ul> <li>Flu shots are recommended every year because there are new strains of flu virus every year.</li> <li>A flu shot can help protect you against complications that can result from the flu, such as pneumonia.</li> <li>The flu can spread even before symptoms appear. Others may give you the flu before they know they have it.</li> </ul> <p>So if you have not received your flu shot, consider making an appointment with your doctor. <strong>And if you have already received your flu shot, thank you!</strong></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Flu Vaccine, Adult Health, Immunizations, Ask a question</div> https://connect.bcbsmt.com/ask-bcbsmt/w/frequently-asked-questions/50/is-it-too-late-to-get-a-flu-shot/revision/1Sat, 30 Jan 2016 01:24:37 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:368a0ab8-2a15-4125-b2a3-b4e6c9f3cbd4BCBSMT Connect Teamhttps://connect.bcbsmt.com/ask-bcbsmt/w/frequently-asked-questions/50/is-it-too-late-to-get-a-flu-shot#commentsRevision 1 posted to Ask BCBSMT by BCBSMT Connect Team on 1/30/2016 1:24:37 AM<br /> <p>Title: Is it too late to get a flu shot?</p> <p>Not at all! According to the Centers for Disease Control the flu can be spread last as late as May and <b>its peak activity is in January and February.</b></p> <p>There are several reasons to get a flu shot, including:</p> <ul> <li>Flu shots are recommended every year because there are new strains of flu virus every year.</li> <li>A flu shot can help protect you against complications that can result from the flu, such as pneumonia.</li> <li>The flu can spread even before symptoms appear. Others may give you the flu before they know they have it.</li> </ul> <p>So if you have not received your flu shot, consider making an appointment with your doctor. <b>And if you have already received your flu shot, thank you!</b></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Adult health, Immunizations</div>