Flu season is underway, and doctors are urging New Yorkers to get vaccinated.
Health experts say this season could be a tough one based on trends from around the world.
It takes about two weeks for flu shots to be effective, so the sooner you get one, the better.
The Centers for Disease Control says this year's vaccine is set to protect against three or four influenza viruses that are most likely to spread.
The New York State will release its first weekly influenza surveillance report of the season Thursday.