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An early flu season means it might be time to think about a flu shot

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What happened

Flu season typically starts in October or November.

But it looks like the flu started to pick up in September this year.

Key facts

  • Reported by NPR Top and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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