I had a little bird,
Its name was Enza.
I opened the window,
And in-flu-enza.
— Children’s Skipping Rhyme, 1918
Ed note: Australia has had a bad flu season and there are reports of cases already showing up in Seattle. It’s unknown how much flu we’ll have this year, but it’s recommended not to delay your shot. Masks are available at the concierge desk, however if you have flu-like symptoms please see your doctor and try to isolate yourself from public areas.
From the CDC: The high dose vaccine is recommended for “older people.”
When should I get vaccinated?
You should get a flu vaccine before flu begins spreading in your community. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body that protect against flu, so make plans to get vaccinated early in fall, before flu season begins. CDC recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October, if possible. Getting vaccinated later, however, can still be beneficial and vaccination should continue to be offered throughout the flu season, even into January or later.