the flu season begins and ends in october through may.
the flu season begins and ends in october through may.
when does the flu season begin and end?
october through may
research done by national institute of child health and human development (nichd) in 2008 found that the influenza virus has a "butter-like coating". the coating melts when it enters the respiratory tract. in the winter, the coating becomes a hardened shell; therefore, it can survive in the cold weather similar to a spore. in the summer, the coating melts before the virus reaches the respiratory tract.









































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in the united states, the flu season is considered october through may. it usually peaks in february. in australia, the flu season is considered may to october. it usually peaks in august.
flu season
the 2012–13 flu season was particularly harsh in the united states, where the majority of states were reporting high rates of influenza-like illness. the centers for disease control reported that the available flu vaccine was 60% effective. it further recommended that all persons over age 6 months get the vaccine.









































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bullet::::- 2012–13 flu season









































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bullet::::- 2015–16 flu season









































bullet::::- 2016–17 flu season









































section::::further reading.
flu season