The US flu season is off to a very early start. It's hitting the South and West now
The U.S. flu season is off to a very early start, and it's quickly intensifying.
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Virus: Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype
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Flu season may be starting early; experts say get vaccinated now
Flu season may be getting a head start this year, and experts say that's a good reason not to put off your flu shot.
Oct 7, 2026
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Targeting two flu proteins sharply reduces airborne spread, study finds
A long-running debate in vaccine design revolves around whether a vaccine should be optimized to prevent the virus from replicating inside an infected host or prevent the virus from transmitting to others. New research led ...
Mar 13, 2026
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Why it seems like everyone has the flu this year
The U.S. is facing its worst flu season in 25 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which estimates that as of Jan. 3 there have been at least 15 million illnesses, 180,000 hospitalizations, ...
Jan 13, 2026
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Q&A: Bird flu basics from an infectious disease expert
The H5N1 Avian influenza is decimating bird populations around the world. More than 136 million birds have been affected in the US since the disease arrived in 2022. More than 5 million egg-laying chickens died in the first ...
Jan 27, 2025
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