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title: "When to get this year’s flu shot · Wrenfield Health"
description: "September and October are best, but a late shot still protects you. Here is who should get one and what to expect."
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updated: 2026-11-11T01:39:13.141Z
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# When to get this year’s flu shot

September and October are best, but a late shot still protects you. Here is who should get one and what to expect.

[Reviewed by **Elena Marsh, MD**](https://medical.cms.brandcoders.com/doctors/elena-marsh)October 5, 2026

![A person receiving a vaccine in the upper arm](https://medical.cms.brandcoders.com/_media/74392070751be1b34e6b6cf6b55b5e2301d0fc103b6a7fb450874ce3cd2a89fe/1280.webp)

Flu season in Oregon usually starts in late fall and peaks between December and February. The shot takes about two weeks to work, so **September and October** are the best months to get it. If you miss them, get it anyway: a shot in January still helps.

## Who should get one

Everyone aged six months and older, every year. It matters most for:

- Adults 65 and over
- Children under five
- Anyone who is pregnant
- People with asthma, diabetes or heart disease

## What to expect

Your arm may be sore for a day, and some people feel tired or achy. That is your body building protection; it is not the flu, and the shot cannot give you the flu.

## Where to get it

All six of our clinics give flu shots on weekdays without an appointment. Bring your insurance card if you have one; most plans cover the shot in full.

This article is general information, not advice about your own health. If something worries you, see your doctor.

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