Flu Infections Start Ticking Up Across the US
It is not yet mid-October, but the number of people getting flu is rising across the U.S. Health authorities are warning that the flu season this year could start early, especially in the west of the country. Health authorities usually recommend that people get vaccinated against flu towards the end of October, but the current infection patterns suggest now may be a good time to get your shot. The rationale behind the October recommendation is that full protection from the virus takes approximately two weeks after one gets vaccinated. That duration enables the body to develop a robust immune response…
