Have you gotten a flu shot this season?
Flu Season 2025 Surges Early as Officials Urge Widespread Vaccination
The 2025 flu season is off to a sharp early start, with rising hospitalizations and a dominant A(H3N2) strain spreading in both the U.S. and Europe. Health officials are warning the public about potential strain on healthcare systems and are urging Americans to get their annual flu shot. Influenza, a contagious respiratory illness, causes fever, cough, fatigue, and muscle aches, and can be dangerous for children, seniors, and those with chronic health conditions. The CDC and WHO stress that the annual flu vaccine remains the best defense, particularly amid increasing pediatric cases and early season intensity. Pharmacies and clinics nationwide are offering free or low-cost vaccinations. Public messaging emphasizes the importance of prevention, hygiene, and early antiviral treatment when needed.
Options
- Yes, I get one every year
- Yes, but only because of the current outbreak
- No, I don’t think it’s necessary
- Not yet, but I plan to
- No and I don’t plan to