Health5 outlets · 3 countries

Early US flu season, current strain may signal risk for younger people; doctors urge shots

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First published 29 hours ago (Oct 23, 2026, 1:44 AM UTC) · latest update Oct 23, 2026, 1:44 AM UTC

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CNN · Independent · United States
A mutated virus is driving the US into an early flu season, especially on the West Coast.
Medscape · Independent · Global
Flu Arrived Early This Year. Should Clinicians Do Anything Differently?

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The Guardian

United Kingdom · Independent

Left

Flu cases rise on west coast earlier than usual as US health experts encourage vaccine

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CNN

United States · Independent

Left

A mutated virus is driving the US into an early flu season, especially on the West Coast

news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZkFVX3lxTE1vSE9VbTI5U0NaZXkwMllWUnhwNFRHQW9…

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Reuters

United Kingdom · Independent

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