Flu Shot Questions Answered: Timing, Side Effects, Best Shot for 65+ and the 2026-2027 Vaccine

Naurah Gaspard, DNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC

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When to get a flu shot, which one is best if you're 65+, side effects, egg allergy and what's new in the 2026-2027 vaccine, answered by a nurse practitioner.

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How Long Is the Flu Contagious? Day-by-Day Timeline and When You Can Go Back to Work

Naurah Gaspard, DNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC

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Flu spreads from about a day before symptoms to 5 to 7 days after, and most in the first 3 days. See the timeline, when to return to work and how to protect family.

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Flu Treatment: Tamiflu vs Xofluza, the 48-Hour Window, Side Effects and Who Needs It

Cherlie Joseph, MSN, FNP-BC

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Tamiflu (oseltamivir) and Xofluza (baloxavir) work best within 48 hours of flu symptoms. Compare how they're taken, side effects, cost and who should get them.

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