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When is it too late to get a flu shot?

The CDC says flu vaccines still reduce severe illness and hospitalization, and protection lasts at least six months for most people, officials said.

  • It is almost never too late to get a flu shot.
  • A flu shot can protect people while flu is circulating in their community.
  • Because flu often circulates in the United States until late May, vaccination in late winter or early spring may still help.
  • September or October is usually the best time to get vaccinated, but getting a shot in January or after having the flu is still recommended.
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When is it too late to get a flu shot?

GoodRx reports it's almost never too late to get a flu shot, as it provides protection even if flu season has started, lasting until May.

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The Billings Gazette broke the news in Billings, United States on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
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