As summer comes to an end, many experts are saying will have the most difficult and hard flu season this year.
Flu Season 2022
According to the CDC, the fall and winter months are peak flu season in the US. While influenza viruses can spread at any time of the year, activity typically peaks between December and February, although it can continue into May.
Why Is Flu Season Going To Be Bad This Year?
For the last two years, people have used masks heavily due to the COVID-19 restrictions. But this year, as mask wearing is nonexistent, experts believe that we will see a higher number of flu cases than before.
The fact that fewer individuals have contracted the flu during the last two years — as the pandemic kept people indoors and as people became more concerned about catching COVID-19 — is another reason why fewer people are expected to be immune to the flu virus this year.
How To Keep Yourself Safe During Flu Season?
Preventing the flu is very similar to preventing COVID without some of the extreme steps.
The CDC recommends you do the following to keep yourself safe from getting the flu:
- Avoid close contact
- Stay home when you are sick
- Cover your mouth and nose
- Clean your hands
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth
- Get the flu vaccine
Should You Get The Flu Vaccine?
Each year, the CDC advises flu shots for those aged 6 months and older.
The yearly flu vaccination this year will provide defense against four of the influenza viruses that are anticipated to be prevalent this flu season.
Getting vaccinated against the flu can frequently prevent you from contracting it, according to the Mayo Clinic. Additionally, even if it doesn’t always offer complete protection, the flu vaccination is still recommended.
