Flu season is already here. Here’s what to know about this year’s flu shots. — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flu-season-is-already-here-here-s-what-to-know-about-this-year-s-flu-shotsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Flu Season Begins Early With First mRNA Vaccine for Seniorshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flu-season-is-already-here-here-s-what-to-know-about-this-year-s-flu-shotshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flu-season-is-already-here-here-s-what-to-know-about-this-year-s-flu-shots#u129144Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:10:49 +0000Flu season has started earlier than usual, with cases rising since late summer and particular activity noted in Western U.S. states and Canada. Health officials and pharmacists recommend receiving flu and COVID-19 vaccinations by the end of October. A significant development this year is the FDA approval of mFLUSIVA, the first mRNA flu vaccine designed for adults aged 50 and older. Doctors urge immediate vaccination to protect high-risk groups, including young children, pregnant individuals, and those with chronic medical conditions.Why it mattersInfluenza typically causes hundreds of thousand