DEAR DR. ROACH: Both my husband and I just had the flu. We initially suspected that it was COVID, but the tests were negative. My symptoms, especially cough and runny nose, hung on for over two weeks. I visited an urgent care clinic where I was told I most likely had the (seasonal) flu, and I was prescribed an inhaler as well as a cough suppressant. The physician indicated that they have seen a lot of flu cases this summer. I am thinking the rise is because of people wearing masks and staying home these past couple of years, which could thereby weaken our immune…
For flu season, it’s still best to get vaccinated before October
For seasonal flu vaccinations, it's best to get vaccinated in September or October — early enough to be protected from an early infection, and late enough that you're less susceptible at the end of the season.
