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Flu shots: Especially important if you have heart disease
Is it safe to get a flu shot if I have heart disease?
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Why are flu shots important for those with heart disease?
Is the flu shot safe if I have heart disease?
When should I get a flu shot?
Do I have to get a flu shot from my cardiologist?
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Why are flu shots important for those with heart disease?
Is the flu shot safe if I have heart disease?
When should I get a flu shot?
Do I have to get a flu shot from my cardiologist?
When should I get a flu shot?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that everyone age 6 months and older should get a yearly flu vaccine. Adults age 65 and older should get a high-dose flu vaccine, if available.
It's best to get a flu vaccine in September or October. However, if flu shots aren't yet available, you can still get a flu shot until January or sometimes later.
It's more important than ever to get a flu vaccine. A flu shot could reduce symptoms that might be confused with those caused by COVID-19. However, the flu vaccine does not prevent COVID-19.
If you live with or care for someone who has heart disease, get a yearly flu vaccine too. Doing so helps lower the risk of infection for you and those around you.
