Several major pharmacy chains have opened appointments for flu shots for the 2024-25 season, making shots available for most Americans. But depending on your situation, getting a flu shot now might ...

The flu season typically arrives during the fall and winter, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The exact time differs each year but peak season occurs in December.

In a typical year, the process of bringing a new seasonal flu shot to market is one of the United States’ most predictable vaccine routines. This, however, is not a typical year. Vaccine manufacturers ...