(WIVT/WBGH) - Flu vaccine season is upon us, as a local doctor says October is the best time to receive the shot.

With the new month starting on Wednesday, UHS Chief Medical Officer Doctor Jeffrey Gray says it's time for people to start thinking of getting their flu shots. He says he received his this morning and that the vaccine is very important, as it's what keeps those infected out of the hospital.

Gray says the Southern Hemisphere experiences flu season before we do in the U.S., and the shot given here is based on their results. Because of that, he says this year should be a great year to receive the vaccine.

"Anytime you get the flu vaccine, you're going to get some response, and some beneficial to yourself. They've noticed that in the Southern Hemisphere this year they did a very

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