Often asked: When is flu season?

What months is flu season?

In general in the United States, flu season can start anytime in late fall, peak in mid-to-late winter (between January and February), and continue through early spring. 2 On average, flu season lasts about 13 weeks. It will usually end by April, but in some years it can linger into May.

What month is flu season the worst?

In the United States, the flu season is considered October through May. It typically reaches an apex in February, with a seasonal baseline varying between 6.1% and 7.7% of all deaths. In Australia, the flu season is considered May to October. It usually peaks in August.

When is flu season in Philippines?

In the Philippines, the flu season coincides with the rainy season. It is best to get the vaccine between February and June. You may still get the vaccine outside these months. You must get a flu shot every year to be protected from the latest strain of the virus in a particular flu season.

Is it too late to get the flu shot 2020?

No, it’s not too late. “In the northern hemisphere, the CDC recommends getting vaccinated between early September and late October. The flu virus is around all year, but it spreads more easily from September through the spring, generally peaking between December and February.”

When does the 2020 flu season end?

Between 39 million and 56 million people were sickened with the flu this flu season, which ran from Oct. 1, 2019, to April 4, 2020, preliminary CDC data shows.

How long does the flu shot last 2020?

The flu shot offers protection against the flu for about 6 months. A person should get a flu shot every year, and the best time to get one is the end of October.

What happens to flu in summer?

Although it is possible to get the flu during the summer, it is highly unlikely that you will. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains that while influenza viruses circulate year-round, they are most common during fall and winter months. These viruses survive better in colder and drier climates.

Where does flu go after flu season?

The influenza A virus does not lie dormant during summer but migrates globally and mixes with other viral strains before returning to the Northern Hemisphere as a genetically different virus, according to biologists who say the finding settles a key debate on what the virus does during the summer off season when it is

How many get the flu each year?

The flu has resulted in 9.3 million to 49 million illnesses each year in the United States since 2010. Each year, on average, five to 20 percent of the United States population gets the flu. It is estimated that the flu results in 31.4 million outpatient visits and more than 200,000 hospitalizations each year.

How much does flu vaccine cost?

Flu shots can range from $0 (yes, free) to $50 or more, depending on where you get your shot and what kind of vaccine you receive. Whether you’re insured or not, there are ways to make your vaccines affordable.

Is it flu season in June?

Flu season typically runs from November through March, although you can get it in October or as late as May. You can catch the flu at other times of the year. But symptoms outside of flu season are more likely to be from a cold or an allergy.

Is there influenza in Philippines?

Influenza A and B viruses circulate throughout the year in the Philippines, and there are often multiple annual peaks in influenza activity [6–8].

How effective is the flu shot 2020?

CDC’s influenza vaccination coverage reports show that overall flu vaccination coverage (among people 6 months and older) during 2019-2020 increased from the previous season to nearly 52%.

When should I get flu shot 2020 2021?

There is no change in CDC’s recommendation on timing of vaccination this flu season. Getting vaccinated in July or August is too early, especially for older people, because of the likelihood of reduced protection against flu infection later in the flu season. September and October are good times to get vaccinated.

Should I get my flu shot now or wait?

CDC recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October. However, getting vaccinated early (for example, in July or August) is likely to be associated with reduced protection against flu infection later in the flu season, particularly among older adults.