Flu activity is rising earlier than usual in Washington, prompting health experts to urge immediate vaccinations.

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Flu activity across the United States is about four weeks ahead of recent seasons, Walgreens said Wednesday, when it launched its 2026-2027 Walgreens Flu Index.

Flu shots are available at Walgreens pharmacies nationwide, and walk-ins are welcome. You can also schedule an appointment in advance at Walgreens.com/ScheduleVaccine, through the Walgreens app, by ...

Walgreens today launched the 2026-2027 Walgreens Flu Index, an interactive online tool that tracks flu, COVID-19 and other ...

Walgreens today launched the 2026-2027 Walgreens Flu Index, an interactive online tool that tracks flu, COVID-19 and other acute respiratory illness activity nationwide. Updated weekly on Mondays, the ...

Immunology experts offer clarity and explain the different verdicts. Plus, learn what you should know before heading to the pharmacy.

Flu and COVID-19 are both respiratory illnesses, but vaccination recommendations differ for the two illnesses.

While the vaccine cannot prevent every case of influenza, it lowers the risk of getting the flu and, importantly, can reduce ...

The Texas Health Department has reported more than 100 RSV cases, more than 2,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 COVID cases ...

Walgreens is already seeing an early-season bump in cold and flu-related sales, according to data first seen by ABC News.

Medical experts urge getting a flu vaccination soon, before influenza starts spreading widely — and to get up to date on protection against other fall respiratory viruses, too.