When should you get your flu shot, how long does the flu vaccine take to work, and who is most vulnerable to serious flu complications? As flu season arrives in Northern Nevada, understanding influenza prevention, vaccine timing, and respiratory illnesses like RSV can help families make informed healthcare decisions.

On 2 Plus You Nevada, host Sarah Johns welcomes Dr. Mark Roberts, Executive Medical Director of Kaiser Permanente Nevada, to discuss seasonal flu prevention, how flu vaccines are developed, and why protecting children, older adults, and people with chronic medical conditions is especially important.

Learn how flu shots help reduce the risk of serious illness, why vaccination before holiday gatherings matters, and what viewers should know about RSV, COVID-19, and accessing seasonal vaccinations through Kaiser Permanente Nevada.

🚨 Segment Highlights:

💉 When Should You Get Your Flu Shot?

• Why flu vaccination is important before peak flu season

• Approximately two weeks for vaccine protection to develop

• Planning ahead for Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings

🤒 Flu Symptoms vs. the Common Cold

• Why influenza can cause more severe symptoms than a cold

• Fever, chills, muscle aches, and prolonged fatigue

• How vaccination helps protect against serious flu illness

🦠 How Flu Vaccines Are Developed

• How experts predict circulating influenza strains

• Why the flu vaccine is updated for each season

• Why vaccinated individuals can still occasionally get influenza

❤️ Who Is Most Vulnerable to the Flu?

• Young children and adults ages 65 and older

• People with chronic medical conditions

• Why protecting vulnerable family members matters

🫁 RSV Vaccines & Respiratory Illness Prevention

• Understanding the difference between influenza and RSV

• Why RSV prevention matters for eligible high-risk individuals

• Discussing RSV vaccination timing with your healthcare provider

🩺 Flu, RSV & COVID-19 Vaccinations

• Whether multiple vaccines can be administered during one visit

• Understanding different respiratory virus vaccines

• Asking your healthcare provider which vaccines are recommended for you

🌐 Learn More About Kaiser Permanente:

Explore seasonal flu prevention, vaccination information, and healthcare resources.

👉 https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/

For Nevada vaccination locations, eligibility, and appointment information, contact Kaiser Permanente Nevada directly.

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