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Flu shots save lives across the United States every year. These vaccines are good at protecting the population from severe influenza infections, but not every person gets the same level of protection.

You may want to avoid certain medications after getting a flu shot. Some medications might also affect the type of flu vaccine you get. Don’t stop taking any medications your doctor has prescribed.

Other types of flu shots are also being developed, such as an mRNA-based flu vaccine similar to mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines.

If you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, Dr. Russo recommends scheduling an appointment ASAP. “There’s a lot of flu going on right now and it’s going to be with us for a bit,” he says.