RIDOH: Flu, COVID Peak Early — Prep Now
![[CREDIT: CDC] The CDC and the RI Department of Health advise getting your flu shot as flu season begins this month. Why does sweater weather start flu season? Research indicates it's cold, dry air.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Flu-shot-140x140.png)
PROVIDENCE, RI — Cases of respiratory viruses like flu, COVID-19 & RSV are very high in RI, so the Health Department urges vaccines & staying home when sick