He says we likely have about six more weeks of the flu season left. It takes two weeks after the shot to get the most protection. While you wont gain the maximum benefit from a flu shot now, you can get some protection. And there is plenty of the vaccine available. Those who are most at risk include children the elderly and those with Chronic Health problems. And also we want to let you know dr. Blum says to protect yourself against the virus, you should definitely wash your hands often and thoroughly and dont touch your mouth or eyes. Reporting live in santa ta clara, marianne favro. Thanks very much. The worst is yet to come. Thats what Health Experts are now saying about the Measles Outbreak in Southern California. 51 people have been infected after the original outbreak at disneyland in mid disease but its now spread to nine people not connected to disneyland. The outbreak is more widespread than thought and expected to get worse. It was mostly wiped out in the u. S. With vaccines.