New on the blog: Cold and Flu Season Checklist: How to Prepare and When to Call

No. The CDC says that ideally everyone should be vaccinated by the end of October, but getting vaccinated later in the season still helps.

A thermometer, fluids and a fever reducer you know is safe for you, plus a way to reach your provider for a telehealth visit if you get sick.

Stay home when you are sick to protect coworkers, classmates and older relatives, and cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow.