The current flu vaccine has been updated to be a better match against the viruses that are expected to circulate, according to the CDC.
have opened online scheduling for flu shots, as well as accepting walk-in customers, the pharmacy chains said in press releases.
Flu shots also will be available at other pharmacies, hospital systems, county health departments and doctor offices. While the flu vaccine doesn’t totally protect against the illness, getting a seasonal influenza vaccine every year is the best protection against severe influenza.Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, flu seasons have been mild. That’s because measures taken to slow the spread of COVID-19, such as hand washing and mask wearing, also work against flu, health experts have said.
The 2021-22 influenza season was mild, but with more flu activity than the prior season. Influenza A was dominant throughout the 2021-22 season, the CDC said.But during the 20212022 season, flu activity began increasing in November and remained elevated until mid-June, with two different waves of high spread.
The first wave peaked in late December, and the second wave peaked at different times across the country. In the Midwest, influenza peaked in AprilNote to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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