NEW YORK — The New York state well being division is urging folks to get their flu shot as circumstances begin to enhance.
Flu season often runs from October to Could and peaks later within the winter, however this yr, the well being division mentioned circumstances began earlier.
The well being division is reporting higher-than-usual numbers in September with almost 600 lab-confirmed circumstances by Oct. 1. By comparability, in 2021, there have been 150 circumstances by Oct. 9.
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Officers say this yr, the flu is already thought of widespread.
Well being officers are additionally reminding folks they’ll get an updated COVID booster similtaneously a flu vaccine.
