With fall just around the corner in Michigan , now's the time to start planning your flu shot — a key to staying healthy amid annual flu season , medical experts say.

Health experts recommend getting vaccinated against the flu, or influenza, in September or October, ahead of the start of flu season, the Mayo Clinic and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say.

Flu season in the U.S. typically runs from October to May, peaking in the winter between December and February, the CDC and Cleveland Clinic said.

The flu shot provides crucial lifesaving protection against severe illness and prevents spreading the flu to your loved ones, according to the American Lung Association. You can get vaccinated at a local pharmacy or other health institutions across Michigan

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