**Health Insights: Preparing for Flu Season**

As we move into autumn and winter, the risk of respiratory infections, particularly the flu, rises significantly. The flu is highly contagious and can spread quickly throughout communities, affecting daily activities, work, and education. Vaccination against the flu virus remains the most cost-effective and efficient method for preventing infection.

But what makes it essential to get the flu vaccine every year? What key points should individuals keep in mind when considering a flu shot? To gain some clarity on these important questions, we sat down with Dr. Yu Gang, an associate chief physician at the Children’s Vaccine Consultation Clinic at Wenzhou Medical University’s Second Affiliated Hospital.

Stay informed and prepared this flu season!