Here’s why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu

Medical experts urge the public to get flu vaccinations now, as well as updated COVID-19 and RSV shots, to prepare for the upcoming respiratory virus season.
It’s October and time for flu shots. Medical experts urge getting a flu vaccination soon, before influenza starts spreading widely — and to get up to date on protection against other fall respiratory viruses, too. Updated COVID-19 shots are available now, plus shots for people especially vulnerable to another winter risk called RSV. While these...
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