A big unknown in the fight against COVID-19 is how influenza will affect the pandemic in the coming months. Much will depend on how well the pandemic is controlled; how well people practice social distancing, wearing a mask and handwashing; whether it is a severe or mild flu season; and how many people are vaccinated against influenza, experts told Infectious Disease Special Edition.
In the United States, the influenza season typically begins in October, peaks between December and