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Flu Cases Rising As New Strain Circulates In California – LAmag

January 15, 2026January 16, 2026 · Los Angeles, California Local News

The California Department of Public Health announced the rise of a new strain of flu – one that could leave both young children and older adults at risk…

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First child death reported from flu this season in Virginia – WTOP News

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 · Washington DC Local News

Flu season has taken a grim turn in Virginia, as the state’s health department has reported the first death of a child caused by complications associated with influenza.…

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UNC Health hospitals starting temporary visitor restrictions as flu season escalates

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

UNC Health’s Triangle-area hospitals will implement temporary visitor restrictions on Monday, Jan. 5. The resetrictions include measures as: Visitors 11 years old and younger will be prohibited from…

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Influenza Cases Rise In Oregon – KXL

December 31, 2025January 1, 2026 · Portland, Oregon Local News

The Oregon Health Authority reports 15.9% of the influenza tests submitted the week of Dec. 21 came back positive; a jump from the 10.8% reported the previous week.…

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Duke Health to limit visitors due to rise in respiratory illness cases, joins other hospital systems

December 31, 2025December 31, 2025 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

Duke Health will limit hospital visitors starting Jan. 6, 2026 out of concern due to the rise of respiratory illnesses.  The Duke University Health System stated in a…

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Flu cases quickly increasing throughout US

December 30, 2025January 1, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

WASHINGTON — Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus — and cases are expected to keep growing with holiday travel.…

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Visitor restrictions begin at WakeMed for flu season

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

Seasonal visitation restrictions at WakeMed’s facilities will go into effect on Dec. 22 to try to limit the spread of illness during flu season. Starting on the 22nd,…

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Feeling the flu: Doctors see simultaneous uptick in flu and RSV cases – WTOP News

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

Local emergency rooms are seeing a rise in flu and respiratory syncytial virus cases at the same time, an uncommon trend.  Local emergency rooms are seeing a rise…

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Cold season arrives in North Texas, and the flu is right around the corner

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 · Dallas, Texas Local News

Cases of influenza are starting to increase in North Texas, local doctors said, but aren’t above where we’d expect to be at this time of year. U.S. Centers…

Read more Cold season arrives in North Texas, and the flu is right around the corner

A new flu variant is spreading in Colorado as flu season heats up

December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 · Denver, Colorado Local News

DENVER — ‘Tis the season — the flu season, that is. “It’s a great time to get together, and I’m sure people like to share joy, share peace.…

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California braces for early, sharper flu season as virus mutation outpaces vaccine, experts say

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 · Los Angeles, California Local News

California could see an early start to the annual flu season, as a combination of low vaccination rates and late mutations to the virus may leave the state…

Read more California braces for early, sharper flu season as virus mutation outpaces vaccine, experts say

Flu activity is low, but experts worry about a new strain and vaccination rates

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 · Denver, Colorado Local News

By MIKE STOBBE and NICKY FORSTER NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. flu season is starting slowly, and it’s unclear if it will be as bad as last…

Read more Flu activity is low, but experts worry about a new strain and vaccination rates

Pfizer’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Works Great, but RFK Jr. Might Ruin It for Everyone

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 · Gadgets

Next-generation vaccines could make the flu season less of a snot-filled nightmare—if they ever reach the public, that is. Trial data out this week shows that Pfizer’s mRNA-based…

Read more Pfizer’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Works Great, but RFK Jr. Might Ruin It for Everyone

A new virus variant and lagging vaccinations may mean the US is in for a severe flu season

November 19, 2025November 20, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

The United States may be heading into its second severe flu season in a row, driven by a mutated strain called subclade K that’s behind early surges in…

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Missed your annual flu shot? Local doctor says: ‘Time to get it’ – WTOP News

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

This year’s flu season may arrive later than usual, but that does not necessarily mean it will be mild. It does mean that it’s not too late to…

Read more Missed your annual flu shot? Local doctor says: ‘Time to get it’ – WTOP News

A Surprise Flu Variant Threw Off the Vaccine. Get Ready for a Brutal Winter

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 · Gadgets

Scientists are sounding the alarm: this winter’s upcoming flu season in North America could be a real nightmare, thanks to the rapid arrival of a variant that doesn’t…

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Herbal Roll-on Remedies for Headache, Sleep, and Cold & Flu – Garden Therapy

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 · Home & Garden

Whenever I feel a little under the weather or sense that I’m coming down with something, these essential oil roll-on remedies are the first thing I turn to.…

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CDC vaccine advisory panel changes guidance for COVID-19 shots

September 19, 2025September 19, 2025 · Denver, Colorado Local News

DENVER — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices declined to recommend the COVID-19 vaccine to anyone, even those at high risk,…

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Doctor explains a rare but serious condition associated with the flu

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 · Sacramento, California Local News

We all know that influenza is a common and serious viral infection, but it’s good to be reminded ahead of the upcoming flu season, which typically starts in…

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Can Cannabis Help During Flu Season

Can Cannabis Help During Flu Season

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 · Cannabis

The cold weather is arriving and with it comes flu season…but maybe a type of cannabis can help. The days are getting shorter and the weather a bit…

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