What to Know for Winter:
Influenza Season is from November to March, peaking in December, January and February.
The flu is spread from person to person through coughing and sneezing via respiratory droplets.
Tips for Flu Season:
-Best time to get influenza shots - October or November.
-Frequent hand washing.
-Avoid close contact with people with viral infections.
-You can not get the flu from the influenza shot.
-Takes 2 weeks to develop complete immunity against influenza virus after shot.
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