Flu season is near – here’s a guide to available vaccines

Getting vaccinated is the best way to reduce your risk of severe illness and complications from the flu.

By: Annette Regan, University of California, Los Angeles, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: October 6, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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By Annette Regan, University of California, Los Angeles

The number of people sick with flu is starting to increase across the United States, with health authorities warning that in some western regions of the country, the 2026-27 flu season may be off to an early start.

Health authorities often advise people to get their flu vaccine by the end of October – but as an epidemiologist focusing on vaccines and infectious diseases, I …

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