" Name something scarier than ghosts and goblins during this time of year: the flu. Flu season typically starts right before Halloween and can last up until May, with peak season being around January. With everyone around you coughing, and sneezing, and looking like zombies, it might give you a fright that you’ll get sick, too. Don’t let getting sick spook you this fall season. Follow these tips to have a healthy flu season ...