Flu season is running weeks ahead of schedule
Health-record data show mid-September flu activity was the highest in years. Experts say get your shot early this season.
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Flu, COVID and RSV Shots for 2026-27: Who Should Get What
Who should get flu, COVID and RSV vaccines this fall, the best timing, what Medicare covers at $0, and why federal guidance looks different this year.
Updated October 11, 2026