When does flu season begin and end? Although you can get the flu anytime, flu season starts in October and can go as late as May. When is the best time to get a flu shot? Shoot for September/October. Ideally, you should have it by the end of October. But even if you miss that...
Analysis: What the current flu season might mean to children and adultsBOB EDWARDS
The months of December through March are considered peak flu season and when most people get it—but you should be aware that people can catch flu year-round. Children and adults should get vaccinated by the end of October. The CDC recommends scheduling your yearly flu vaccine in early fall...
Each year, when the flu season is onset, we are all worried about contracting the nasty virus and want to protect ourselves and loved ones against it. Today, we put together an updated all-about-flu FAQ for your reference. 01 What is influenza? In...
Australia is nearing the end of its worstflu seasonin at least five years, which could be a sign of what's to come in the United States heading into the fall and winter. According to data fromAustralia's Department of Health and Aged Care, as of Aug. 28, there have been nearly 218...
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It is most helpful if taken within 48 hours of the start of the flu. Schaffner points out that the vaccine provides good protection against other influenza strains, which are becoming more common this season. “It’s an imperfect vaccine, but it’s the best we have, and it still does ...
As the fall months settle in, Canadians are being urged to take precautions against the upcoming flu season.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that this year's flu season could be especially rough. But in Chicago and many parts of the United States, current flu activity is extremely low. Should we still be concerned?
ABC News’ Medical Correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton is here with what you need to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.