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title: "It's That Time of Year: Flu Season is Here"
description: 8% of the U.S. gets sick from the flu each season. To prepare for the flu season, learn more about the flu and how you can prevent it in this newsletter.
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# [It's That Time of Year: Flu Season is Here](https://www.healthcheck360.com/blog/flu-season-is-here)

 Written by [HealthCheck360](https://www.healthcheck360.com/blog/author/healthcheck360) | Nov 16, 2020 9:30:00 PM

Peak flu season is December to February, so taking the necessary precautions and forming safe habits now can help you stay healthy during the upcoming months.  

Unfortunately we don't get to skip flu season this year just because there is a global pandemic going on, even though we all wish that were the case. Many of the symptoms of the common cold, flu, and COVID-19 are similar, which makes detection difficult. Download this Live Well, Work Well Newsletter for key differences and easy takeaways to remember entering peak flu season.  

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