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Young children and older adults are particularly susceptible to severe flu-related illness. That's why Dr. Angela Mattke, a pediatrician with Mayo Clinic's Children's Center says it's important that kids and adults get their seasonal flu vaccine. She says you should get vaccinated well before the holidays because it takes two weeks for the vaccine to become fully effective.

Health experts say you should get your flu shot as soon as it's available in your area. This will give your body time to create defenses against the flu.

And you also may spread the virus. Mayo Clinic's Dr. Angela Mattke says the vaccine doesn’t completely prevent illness.

Dr. Mattke says some children 6 months to age 8 may need two flu shots. It’s important to work with your healthcare team.

If your child is scared of vaccinations, there is an alternative to the shot for some kids. The flu mist is approved for people ages 2 to 49. The vaccine, she says, can save lives.
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