WASHINGTON — Washington state is seeing an earlier-than-normal start to the flu season.
Experts say now is the time to get your flu shot.
“Usually, flu season hits around Thanksgiving in our part of the country, but this year, it is really early. So we’re seeing kids sick and home from school already,” said Beverly Schaefer, a pharmacist at Katterman’s Sand Point Pharmacy.
Health experts getting their message across using the “Flu Before Boo” slogan. This refers to getting your flu vaccine by Halloween, so you’ll have more protection when flu season peaks around the November and December holidays.
It takes about two weeks for your flu vaccine to take full effect.
You can find sites offering flu vaccines near you using the state Department of Health website.