How flu vaccination works in Russia, Germany, the U.K., and eight other countries

Meduza28 October 2026, 18:55 UTCRussia

Late October falls within the recommended window for annual flu vaccination. It takes about two weeks for protection to develop after vaccination, which is why vaccination is generally recommended shortly before the flu starts spreading. Protection gradually wears off, so the timing also affects how much immunity remains at the end of the season.

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