A Guide to Flu Season: Shots, Symptoms and Some Good News.

Flu season is approaching, but there is some good news. The flu season in the Southern Hemisphere, which serves as a predictor for the Northern Hemisphere, did not result in a large number of hospitalizations and deaths. Additionally, this year's flu vaccine is a good match for the predominant strain so far. While it is difficult to predict the overall outlook for respiratory illnesses this winter, a mild flu season would be a welcome relief after last year's tripledemic. It is recommended to get vaccinated for the flu and to wear masks in crowded indoor areas. [Extracted from the article]