Expert Shares The Best Months To Get Influenza Vaccine

Currently, scorching heat is making waves across India. Summer season is a major health challenge. In the next few months, the rainy season will begin and then there will be an abundance of diseases. Due to this, many people get the flu vaccine (often called Influenza vaccine) in summer to avoid diseases in the rainy season. Many health experts also recommend getting the flu vaccine before monsoon. However, the opinion of many experts differs.

Dr Sonia Rawat, Director, Department of Preventive Health and Wellness, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, told News18 that the flu vaccine can prove to be very effective in protecting people from four flu viruses during the transition season. All people should get the flu vaccine once a year. Generally, the months of September to October are considered the best time for this vaccination but the vaccine can be given in summer as well. Getting a flu shot during this season cannot harm and boost people’s immunity.

Doctor Sonia Rawat said that getting a flu shot can reduce the risk of getting sick from the influenza virus by 40 to 60 per cent. This vaccine helps boost our immunity and proves to be effective in protecting against viral infections. However, the effect of the vaccine may vary depending on the health condition of each individual. People with comorbidities should get vaccinated. The effect of the vaccine lasts for about a year and people can get vaccinated after consulting a doctor.

According to studies, mosquito-borne diseases spread more than flu during the rainy season. During the rainy season, the terror of mosquitoes increases, due to which the cases of dengue, malaria, chikungunya, viral fever and typhoid increase. To avoid these diseases, one should avoid mosquitoes. To better your health, you should maintain cleanliness in your house and eat a healthy diet. In case of any kind of problem, one should consult a doctor.