# When should I get the flu shot? What experts say is the ideal time to protect yourself

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-10-06 13:30 UTC · Category: Health · Sources: 3 · Current Velocity: 1.73

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
What, When

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Wisconsin respiratory illness rates rise but activity remains very low | 2026-10-02 17:23 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxOMU9PVE5KZ2xsd2dNaEpNUGNIRTlKVzZuUGMxSV95LUM4VTJaR0RNZi1RdVNqYThaOEwxWmJMUTBVbjl4SEc3V1pYM2xUbnlSclo3NHJqRTZxNERoLWlBX1JIcGFZODQ4cE5TR0IwNWgzWERVMmhVaUJMUW9QV1ZPSmpYdjQzb3cxVHlCZmRHMjY1S0p1ZFhqSGRrWFk5bDVNODJhb0tqOG95cmpYaXFFOHRCZDV2SExUVjdLaGNIdHl3dmtmY1VvTWR3?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | When to get a flu shot as states report early surge in cases | 2026-10-02 17:23 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxOYndkdHRvTnJfZDcxSUlWSTdUUENqYTZIVGRsc3lBLTN1WjRfejRCQXFNMk5VOVVYWW5WcXhGYjFTTlVSNTNDSThYSS1uaUYwbDJ0Q2xLbl93STBVcE1ITnhnTWpYeFNKZ0ppTzdZUl9udkV3VXo1Rk9GbjhaOFNucVZROVZkb2xJX2c?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Scott County Health Dept: Now is the time to get your flu vaccine | 2026-10-02 17:23 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxNTGZwamdlRWNxWm5ybXRKcUpQWkVudHVkeXFaTGF5aGx5a3dyZnJHdGdzWmVUdldJdzlXRElteXRFbGlYM1l5Zk8wRkNobGNLaG9pME13eDRwR1pGRzI5a3Vzcm9ERVlUSmtFRHZqWHI1a1h3b1Q2bjJhVFc1a0o0ZnNXa2dudw?oc=5) |
| Alexandria Now | Alexandria health officials issue vaccine guidance as respiratory illness season begins | 2026-10-02 17:23 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxPbThOZXc1ZnVTUzBaWGtFQ29YWHhuWl9jNENrM0Y2R0NGR1RGX29mWkJNNkVLR0c3VlN3SHgwYnNFbHZkZVpuNUR5ODN4TW54NVBmeUNJWDRGb05JWW9GOVZCT2dnRHpnMEpUSVYyMUVucV9QcE02cjZNMFdQX3hEUGNrekhxOFVOSHhQeEZWTl92Q2pLZ0JrN1VJYkxtTV92bzNsVmhqYlBJLTgwOTEzbldvQXV5Y2J0ME5PdHBWOA?oc=5) |

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