We are seeing the worst start to influenza season this year across the country than we have in the past six years, according to the CDC influenza map records and there are questions about if it is safe to get a COVID-19 vaccine along with a flu shot.

We’re talking to Dr. Sarah Boyd, Infectious Disease physician at Saint Luke’s Health System about COVID-19 boosters and flu shots, the upcoming influenza season, and how the community can help health care workers in the months ahead.

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