Flu season has arrived. Here’s what you need to know.
Might be a good time to get that flu shot.
The number of people seeking help for flu-like symptoms has been steadily inching up, according to city Health Department statistics. Symptoms include fever, cough and sore throat.
If this flu season is like past seasons, the number of reported cases will likely increase around the Christmas holiday. The Health Department’s latest figures cover Nov. 17-23.
Since it takes roughly two weeks for a flu shot to take full effect, this would be a good time to drop into a drug store, clinic or your doctor’s office to get inoculated.
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