Flu season still feels far away with Southern California's warm temperatures keeping summer alive, but public health doctors say now is the best time to get vaccinated for protection that will last through winter and spring.
Here's what you need to know for the 2016-17 flu season:
BAD NEWS, KIDS: NO MORE AVOIDING SHOTS
The nasal spray Flu Mist, which first came out in 2003, has been a popular choice for many needle-averse children.