FLU SEASON

Health experts are urging people six months and older to get their shots as they prepare for an unpredictable flu season.

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News 6 teams up with Centra Care: Here’s when, where to get your free flu shotPublished: October 22, 2020, 9:32 amNews 6 is once again teaming up with AdventHealth Centra Care to offer free flu shots to Central Floridians.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – With flu season approaching as concerns continue over the COVID-19 pandemic, officials with Orange County are offering free flu vaccinations to residents. The drive-thru vaccinations are offered Oct. 14 through Oct. 16 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Barnett Park. While there is no vaccine for COVID-19, flu shots can help save healthcare resources for the care of patients with the virus. Vladimir Colina was one of the first Orange County residents to receive his flu vaccine on Wednesday. Masks are required and residents are asked to wear clothes that do not restrict access to the upper arm.

Flu season usually peaks in winter, but this year it's still going strong in spring. Brian Webb reports.

Flu season is getting worse Flu season is always a problem, but this year it seems to be getting worse. The illness is now considered widespread in 43 states. CBSN's Michelle Miller and Elaine Quijano report.

CDC declares current flu season an "epidemic" Fifteen children have died in this year's outbreak, and 22 states now report "high" influenza activity. Dr. Holly Phillips joins "CBS This Morning" to share how you and your family can stay healthy until the flu season is over.