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An early flu season means it might be time to think about a flu shot

Oct 7, 2026 · Rob Stein

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An early flu season means it might be time to think about a flu shot
An early start to the flu season means it might be time to consider a flu shot.
An early start to the flu season means it might be time to consider a flu shot.

Flu season typically starts in October or November. But it looks like the flu started to pick up in September this year.

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