Science Smithsonian Magazine · 2026-10-08T15:24:59Z · 1 min read

Flu Season Started Early in Parts of the U.S., and Experts Say You Should Consider Getting the Seasonal Jab ASAP. Here's What to Know

The season usually starts in October or November. But some western states, including California, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii, began seeing a rise in flu cases as early as August

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