There is no excuse: if you are of a “ certain age,” you really need to get an annual flu shot. Older individuals are at greater risk for serious illness as a result of contracting influenza. And these days, just about any local pharmacy offers the shot, so it’s easily accessible. However, some physicians caution that, in fact, it may be too accessible. According to a recent post in Kaiser Health News, the immunity granted by the flu shot may wear off quicker in older people, potentially leaving them vulnerable before the season ends. What, then, is the ideal time to receive your flu shot? To find out, Read Here.