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Old 08-23-2017, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan9871 View Post
CDC web site says:

"Flu vaccination should begin soon after vaccine becomes available, by the end of October, if possible."

Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine | Seasonal Influenza (Flu) | CDC

Not the clearest directive I've ever seen :-) but I think that this is saying before the end of October... which jives with what GE said.
You are 100% correct. Vaccine usually starts showing up in early August, hence the "anytime after mid August" statement. There really isn't a date after which it shouldn't be given, but by the end of January you've missed the boat, plus the supply has probably run out by then anyway. We always held "flu shot clinics" on the last Saturday in September and the first in October. THERE IS NO NEED TO WAIT UNTIL THE END OF OCTOBER!!!