Back-to-school season means new routines, packed schedules, and, inevitably, plenty of sniffles and sneezes. In this episode of the Mom Takeover Podcast, hosts Ana-Marija Dolaskie and Desiree English reconnect after summer break and bring in expert guests to help parents navigate some of the health questions that come with sending kids back to school.
One of those questions: When should kids get their flu shot? Immunologist Aimee Bernard explains that timing can depend on what’s happening in your community. If flu is already circulating, getting vaccinated earlier may make sense, but for peak antibody production, she recommends aiming for early to mid-October. Leigh Baxt, PhD, offers an easy way for parents to remember the timing: “Flu before boo” — get the flu shot before Halloween.
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Aimee Bernard @funsizeimmuninja
Leigh Baxt, PhD @sciencemomscicomm
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