Is it too late to get a flu shot? What to know about vaccine's effectiveness.

As flu cases are surging across the United States, here's what to know about whether or not you can still get the vaccine.
WPRI 12

Cold and flu season peaks early: Doctors say to get vaccinated, keep ER for emergencies

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — It’s not even mid-January, and we’ve already hit the peak of cold and flu season this year. In the latest episode of 12 Health, Shannon Hegy spoke with two medical ...
Houston Chronicle

Get flu shot before you get sick, say physicians

Flu season is picking up steam across Texas. Widespread influenza has reached epidemic levels in the state, killing six children so far this flu season, according to the Centers for Disease Control ...
The Indianapolis Star

Can I get the flu by getting the vaccine? No, say doctors

MONTVILLE — Flu cases are on the rise and although this year's flu shot isn't the most effective, there are still good reasons to get one, say health professionals. The Centers for Disease Control and ...
AOL

We Asked 3 Doctors if You Can Still Get the Flu Shot in February, and They All Said the Same Thing

In the hecticness of the holiday hustle, you may have forgotten to get your flu shot. Yet as you resumed your everyday schedule, you may have started hearing about how nasty flu season is. Yet, stores ...
AOL

Flu shot 2026: What to expect, timing, and effectiveness

Every year, flu vaccines are updated to match the flu viruses expected to circulate. For 2026, the vaccine focuses on several influenza strains that research predicts will be most prevalent. This ...
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COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can cause many of the same symptoms as the common cold, seasonal allergies and the flu. So how can you tell if you have COVID-19? It may help to learn about the ...