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Should the elderly receive a second dose of flu vaccine later in the flu season each year?

April 26, 2017dose elderly flu later season vaccine year

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Should the elderly receive a second dose of flu vaccine later in the flu season each year?

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No. There is no research that adequately supports giving a second dose of flu vaccine during the flu season to the elderly. According to the cdc, flu vaccine should be given as soon as it becomes available. It is not recommended to delay administration of flu vaccine to later in the flu season for the elderly or those living in community living centers. One dose of flu vaccine per flu season is recommended.