WISCONSIN — Health experts want people to get vaccinated as we head into the holiday season.

According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), at least two weeks ahead of holiday gatherings is the best time to get vaccinated for the flu, RSV and COVID-19 to reach full immunity by the holiday.

What You Need To Know

  • Health experts said now is a good time to get vaccinated, before you gather with friends and loved ones for Thanksgiving

  • It takes around two weeks to develop enough antibodies for full protection from the flu, RSV and COVID-19 after getting vaccinated

  • Wisconsin tends to see an uptick in respiratory virus related hospitalizations after the November holiday

  • Reach out to your primary care provider, local or Tribal health department or community clinic to schedule a vaccine

DHS respiratory epidemiologist, Tom Haupt said getting vaccinated now will give you maximum protection.

"It does take about two weeks in order for the person who is vaccinated to develop enough antibodies that will give them full protection," Haupt explained. 

He also said Wisconsin tends to see an uptick in flu, RSV and COVID-19 related hospitalizations after the November holiday.

To get vaccinated, contact your primary care provider, local or Tribal health department, a community clinic or visit vaccines.gov. DHS also recommended anyone without health insurance reach out to Vaccines for Children or Vaccines for Adults programs.

Watch the full interview above.