Here’s why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu
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Fri, 2 October 2026
5 reports- Google News - Top Stories10:22first to report
Here’s why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu AP News Here's why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu WRAL Flu season is starting in Oklahoma. How long do flu shots last? The Oklahoman Voices: Cold and flu season is coming. Vaccines keep my patients — and my family — safe. sltrib.com Is it too early for influenza vaccine? Florida flu season starts this week Naples Daily News
- Google News - Top Stories10:23
How to time your flu shot and pick the best option The Seattle Times Respiratory virus season has arrived. Here’s what to know about flu, Covid-19 and RSV vaccines this fall WCVB Flu season is starting in Oklahoma. How long do flu shots last? The Oklahoman Voices: Cold and flu season is coming. Vaccines keep my patients — and my family — safe. The Salt Lake Tribune Vermont urges seasonal vaccines before illnesses rise Bennington banner
- Google News - Top Stories10:25
Here's why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu WRAL How to time your flu shot and pick the best option The Seattle Times Flu season is starting in Oklahoma. How long do flu shots last? The Oklahoman Voices: Cold and flu season is coming. Vaccines keep my patients — and my family — safe. The Salt Lake Tribune Respiratory virus season has arrived. Here’s what to know about flu, Covid-19 and RSV vaccines this fall KCRA
- Google News - Top Stories13:28
Respiratory virus season has arrived. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines are available KSL.com How to time your flu shot and pick the best option The Seattle Times Is it too early for influenza vaccine? Florida flu season starts this week Naples Daily News Flu season is starting in Oklahoma. How long do flu shots last? The Oklahoman Voices: Cold and flu season is coming. Vaccines keep my patients — and my family — safe. The Salt Lake Tribune
- Google News - Top Stories17:23
When should I get the flu shot? What experts say is the ideal time to protect yourself NBC Connecticut Your guide to vaccines for flu, COVID-19 and RSV in Wisconsin Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Flu season is starting in Oklahoma. How long do flu shots last? The Oklahoman Is it too early for influenza vaccine? Florida flu season starts this week Naples Daily News State health experts urge residents to get vaccinated during flu season WSPA 7News
Sat, 3 October 2026
2 reports- Google News - Top Stories14:10
Doctor Groups Fill In for CDC During Flu Season newser.com Here’s why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu AP News Respiratory virus season has arrived. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines are available KSL.com Flu season approaches with more vaccine choices this year. Here’s what CT experts are saying Hartford Courant Is it too early for influenza vaccine? Florida flu season starts this week Naples Daily News
- Google News - Top Stories21:45
Flu season is coming. What Michigan residents should know about flu, COVID and RSV shots MLive.com Why you should think about getting your flu shot right now The Washington Post Respiratory virus season has arrived. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines are available ksl.com Flu season is starting in Oklahoma. How long do flu shots last? The Oklahoman Here’s why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu AP News
Sun, 4 October 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories12:00
Why you should think about getting your flu shot right now The Washington Post Respiratory virus season has arrived. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines are available ksl.com Flu season approaches with more vaccine choices this year. Here’s what CT experts are saying Hartford Courant Here’s why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu AP News Dr. Crystal L. Pyrak: Prepare now for respiratory virus season The Spokesman-Review
Mon, 5 October 2026
1 report- healthline.com06:45
A family medicine physician shares practical tips to help lower your risk of getting sick, support your immune system, and manage cold, flu, or COVID-19 symptoms.
Tue, 6 October 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories17:37
Flu season could kick off ‘incredibly’ early — what scientists are watching Nature Why you should think about getting your flu shot right now The Washington Post An early start to flu season moves up vaccination timing NPR Opinion | The CDC is absent from flu season. Here’s a guide. The Boston Globe Now Is the Best Time to Get Your Flu Shot Time Magazine
Wed, 7 October 2026
7 reports- NPR News09:00
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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- wjct.org7 Oct, 09:00their copy
- wlrn.org7 Oct, 09:00their copy
- wutc.org7 Oct, 09:00their copy
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- kacu.org7 Oct, 09:00their copy
- tspr.org7 Oct, 09:00their copy
- Google News - Top Stories09:00
An early flu season means it might be time to think about a flu shot NPR Respiratory illness season is ramping up early. Protect yourself and your family! Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Flu season is near – here’s a guide to available vaccines The Conversation Flu season is starting months early in California. Health officials say vaccinate now San Francisco Chronicle Why you should think about getting your flu shot right now The Washington Post
- cp24.com13:00
If you notice a lot of people with the sniffles around town lately despite the double-digit temperatures, you’re not alone. Doctors are warning that respiratory illness season is hitting the Greater Toronto Area a little earlier than usual this year.
- Google News - Top Stories17:19
Expert tips for parents to prepare as flu season begins ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos An early flu season means it might be time to think about a flu shot NPR Flu season is near – here’s a guide to available vaccines The Conversation Deciding when to get your flu shot? Consider these factors STAT Flu season is starting months early in California. Health officials say vaccinate now San Francisco Chronicle
- abc11.com17:43
Here's what parents need to know as flu season begins.
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- abc13.com7 Oct, 17:43their copy
- kyuk.org19:20
State health officials say the flu season could be moderately severe.
- mynelsonnow.com22:35
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Thu, 8 October 2026
4 reports- cbsnews.com01:13
Experts say they are tracking significant flu activity nationwide, while an early spike in California has health officials on high alert.
- Google News - Top Stories10:00
Flu season didn’t start when or where it was expected. Get your shot now, health officials say Los Angeles Times What vaccines doctors say you may need for respiratory virus season ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Oh Great, Flu Season Is Around The Corner And It Seems To Be Picking Up Extra Early This Year IFLScience Flu season's unexpected twist: It started in Western states The Seattle Times Flu season is here, get ready WXXI News
- calgaryherald.com11:15
- Google News - Top Stories11:56
Flu season's unexpected twist: It started in Western states The Seattle Times Flu season is near – here’s a guide to available vaccines The Conversation As flu season ramps up, why should you get vaccinated? The Spokesman-Review Doctors outline new vaccine options for flu, COVID and RSV this season Cleveland 19 News How good is this year's flu shot? Here's what to know about flu season CBC
Sun, 11 October 2026
1 report- medicaldaily.com22:40
Walgreens cold and flu medicine sales are up 21.7%, yet the CDC rates flu activity low. What the two data sets show and where flu is rising first.
Mon, 12 October 2026
3 reports- Channel News Asia09:51
Doctors say poorer air quality can aggravate respiratory conditions, particularly among older people, young children, pregnant women and those with underlying lung or heart conditions.
- Il Sole 24 Ore (Italy)10:45
L’autunno è la stagione dei virus respiratori e dell’influenza . E come ogni anno, la prassi rimane la stessa: vaccinarsi. Perché sì, è vero, le temperature sono ancora miti,...
- Google News - Top Stories11:39Video Flu cases rise earlier than usual this year - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Video Flu cases rise earlier than usual this year ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos An early flu season means it might be time to think about a flu shot NPR Flu season doesn't care that it's 80 degrees Axios Ask Dr. Nandi: What vaccines doctors say you may need for respiratory virus season WXYZ 7 News Detroit Maine should expect an early flu season, experts say The Portland Press Herald
Tue, 13 October 2026
1 report- prevention.com14:47
Knowing the timeline can help you recover—and avoid spreading it.
Wed, 14 October 2026
6 reports- Google News - Top Stories01:20
Flu season is arriving months early. Here's where it's spreading USA Today Flu is showing up earlier this year Axios An early flu season means it might be time to think about a flu shot NPR Doctors recommend vaccination as seasonal viruses make an early appearance WJAR Ask Dr. Nandi: What vaccines doctors say you may need for respiratory virus season WXYZ 7 News Detroit
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)08:28
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- Vecernji list (Croatia)09:30
Sezona gripe ponovno je pred vratima, a brojke oboljelih već sada upozoravaju na oprez i pravovremenu prevenciju. Stručnjaci ističu da je prvi korak u obrani organizma upravo ono što unosimo u njega, stoga je uravnotežena prehrana ključna za snažan imunitet.
- wfdd.org16:03
The flu has started hitting parts of the U.S. earlier this year, first picking up in late August to early September. It's a few months earlier than usual according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but it remains within expected seasonal variation.
- Google News - Top Stories19:16
Flu season started earlier than expected — what to know about the brand new vaccine New York Post 2026-2027 flu season starts early — and this year is different Cleveland.com Flu season is kicking off early — are you getting a vaccine? Live Science Flu shows up early in KC ERs on both sides of the state line Axios Flu season has begun in Lancaster County: here's what you should know LancasterOnline
- Google News - Top Stories19:35
Your flu shot can’t wait Vox Flu season is arriving months early. Here's where it's spreading USA Today Flu season is kicking off early — are you getting a vaccine? Live Science Maine should expect an early flu season, experts say The Portland Press Herald Doctors recommend vaccination as seasonal viruses make an early appearance WJAR
Thu, 15 October 2026
3 reports- wrvo.org09:02
Cold and flu season is here. Before someone in your household gets hit, make sure you have these essential meds and comfort items in your medicine cabinet.
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- Google News - Top Stories13:30
Flu season is arriving months early. Here's where it's spreading Lee News Central Flu activity is starting to rise. Is this year’s vaccine a good match? NBC News Flu Season Ramps Up in the US With Its Earliest Start in Years Bloomberg.com Flu season is kicking off early — are you getting a vaccine? Live Science Flu season has begun in Lancaster County: here's what you should know LancasterOnline
- Google News - Top Stories18:00
Opinion | I moved up my flu shot appointment. You should, too. The Washington Post The 2026 cold and flu season is approaching, health officials say WLWT Pharmacist dispels common myths about flu shot News4JAX Your flu shot can’t wait Vox Kalamazoo County health officials push flu shot amid West Coast rise in early-season cases WWMT
Fri, 16 October 2026
5 reports- nursinginpractice.com06:48
Almost half of people in work or education who had flu-like symptoms took time off sick during recent winter seasons, according to new data
- lockhaven.com09:15
When you’re pregnant, taking care of your health means also taking care of the health of your baby. And getting the flu shot is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect you and your baby from flu-related complications. Pregnancy puts additional demands on your body and can change the way your immune […]
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)18:28
- theoaklandpress.com18:57
The flu season normally begins in October in the southeast and spreads during winter. This time, the virus emerged in late summer and is established nationwide, with the highest virus activity in the West.
- Google News - Top Stories20:31
Flu activity is starting to rise. Is this year’s vaccine a good match? NBC News Opinion | I moved up my flu shot appointment. You should, too. The Washington Post Flu season is kicking off early — are you getting a vaccine? Live Science Flu season has begun in Lancaster County: here's what you should know LancasterOnline Flu season 2026 is ramping up early—here's what you need to know Scientific American
Mon, 19 October 2026
2 reports- Der Spiegel (Germany)11:38
Wie heftig wird die Grippewelle? Jedes Jahr versuchen Fachleute vorherzusagen, welche Viren im Winter zirkulieren werden. In dieser Saison sehen sie besonderen Handlungsbedarf.
- Google News - Top Stories13:00
Early flu season lands in WA as COVID numbers also rise The Seattle Times Flu activity is starting to rise. Is this year’s vaccine a good match? NBC News Flu season is kicking off early — are you getting a vaccine? Live Science Flu season 2026 is ramping up early—here's what you need to know Scientific American Flu cases are already increasing across the US. Is this year’s flu shot effective? The Independent