00:00Flu season isn't months away. It's already here and right now is when health experts say you should be getting
00:06ready for it.
00:07October is considered the sweet spot for getting your flu shot because it gives your body time to build protection
00:13before flu activity typically ramps up later in the fall and winter.
00:17And already early season flu cases are higher than normal for this time of year, according to the CDC.
00:22Weather plays a role too. As the air gets colder and drier, flu viruses can survive longer and spread more
00:28easily.
00:28Dry air can even help virus particles stay airborne longer, making it easier for illnesses to move from person to
00:34person.
00:35So while you're swapping out shorts for sweaters or watching the forecast for frost, have you added the flu shot
00:41to your fall calendar checklist?
00:42The weather outside may be changing and that could help set the stage for flu season ahead.
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