Early flu season prompts health authorities to urge vaccination

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 12:37 · Archive

Flu activity has started earlier than usual, beginning in September rather than October or November.

Flu season typically begins in October or November, but this year the virus started circulating in September. Health authorities recommend that people get their flu vaccine by the end of October to protect against the illness during the coming months.

How it is being reported

• The best time to get your flu vaccine, according to an epidemiologistHealth authorities often advise people to get their flu vaccine by the end of OctoberIndependent World · 7 Oct, 12:09
• An early flu season means it might be time to think about a flu shotFlu season typically starts in October or November. But it looks like the flu started to pick up in September this year.NPR · 7 Oct, 10:00

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