What Is the Flu Incubation Period?
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5. When Should I Watch Out for the Flu?
Flu season runs from approximately September through March of every year, though it’s possible to get the flu in August, and some people get the flu as early as July, though this is unusual. If you’re sick in the summer, it’s likely a different virus.
The CDC offers a “flu tracker” map for U.S. residents that can be helpful in determining whether the flu has started circulating in your state. You can almost always bet that by the winter holidays, flu season is in full swing.
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