Flu season is coming, and getting your annual flu shot is about more than protecting yourself. It’s also about protecting the people around you. When more people are vaccinated, there are fewer opportunities for influenza to spread through families, workplaces, schools, and our community—helping protect those who are at greater risk of serious complications. And influenza is not “just a bad cold.” During the 2024–2025 flu season, the CDC estimates that influenza caused approx