Officials urge vaccination with arrival of flu season - CNBC

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"Officials on Thursday urged—repeatedly—every person in the country over the age of 6 months to get vaccinated for the flu, noting that vaccines are the single best way to prevent getting sick from the bug and losing days of work and school."

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Flu season shaping up to be brutal - CNBC

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"We're in the midst of what looks like a "very early and pretty aggressive flu season," according to Michael Smith, a doctor and chief medical editor for WebMD.

Flu season occurs during the colder months of the year and typically peaks between December and February, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."

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Icky Flu Spewers

Duh! I take a subway (MuniSF) and ride a rapid transit system (BART) to work everyday. This winter has been horrendous. I've even had to carry my own face masks.

They're spewing everywhere. What happened to manners?!

MSNBC new article, 2 in 3 Americans are icky flu spewers - As flu season kicks into high gear, survey shows we've all been 'that guy'

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National Flu Vaccination Week

Updated August 26, 2024

National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is an annual observance in December to remind everyone 6 months and older that there's still time to get vaccinated against flu. Vaccination is particularly important for people who are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications, including pregnant people and young children. Millions of children get sick with flu every year, and thousands will be hospitalized as a result. Pregnant people also are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications.

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It's here, National Influenza Vaccination Week. Check out the CDC's National Influenza Vaccination Week website for information and more resources.

I'm starting to see and hear reports of the flu season starting. On my public transportation trips, I'm aware that more folks around me are coughing and sneezing, so make sure your vaccinations are up to date.

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