Fall is here, school is back in session, and pumpkin spice is inescapable. For many of us, this changing season means thoughts of cozy blankets, warming recipes, and maybe a trip to go leaf peeping . But for your friendly neighborhood Health and Medicine Editor, it can only mean one thing: flu season is round the corner, and it’s time to talk vaccines. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content.

Okay, so maybe I don’t get out much. But in the Northern Hemisphere, September is a good time to start thinking about scheduling your seasonal flu shot, so here’s all the info you need.

Key takeaways

The flu virus changes, and different strains circulate each year, so you should get a flu vaccine annually.

Late September/early Octobe

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