 What just happened in Australia has proved you need to get a flu shot ASAP. They just had their worst flu season in five years, which means flu experts in the US are a little worried. Flu season in the land down under lasts from April to October. This gives experts a sneak peek of what to expect for flu season in the US by November. And here's what they know. Australia's flu season began earlier than expected. This is a problem because the longer the flu circulates in a population, the more damage it could do. Plus, COVID is still around, and it's expected to peak once again in December. And if you get both COVID and the flu, you're gonna have a bad time. So if you get your flu shot now, you'll be well protected by the holiday season. That way you can enjoy your turkey dinner knowing that you won't have to worry about getting your grandma sick.