

Influenza (commonly known as the “flu”) season is, unfortunately, always a bit unpredictable. While outbreaks occur nearly every winter, the severity depends on how well the strains in the flu vaccine match the strains that are circulating in communities. Since vaccine strains must be selected before each flu season begins, it can be hard to know how effective it will be in advance. And while the flu can be unpredictable in typical years, it’s even more so this year due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.
To put it simply, experts still don’t know exactly how COVID-19 will interact with influenza this winter. However, there are still things you can do to prepare for flu season and keep you and your loved ones healthy and safe this winter:
While we don’t know exactly what will happen this flu season, it’s important to do your part to keep yourself and your community safe. Make sure to monitor your symptoms, continue practicing proper hygiene precautions and get your flu vaccination as soon as possible.
This article first appeared in the October 2020 edition of the HealthPerks newsletter.
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