The number of people sick with flu is starting to increase across the United States, with health authorities warning that in some western regions of the country, the 2026–27 flu season may be off to an early start.
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Flu season may be starting early; experts say get vaccinated now
GRIMES, Iowa -- As the weather gets cooler and we spend more time inside, cold and flu season will start to ramp up. The CDC says now is the time to get your flu and COVID-19 shot. “This is the perfect time to get your flu and COVID shots," says Erin Jensen, pharmacy manager at [...]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there were 51 million influenza (flu) related illnesses in the 2024-25 season, with 23 million visits to a healthcare provider, 710,000 hospitalizations and 45,000 deaths.
Flu season is about ready to ramp up, so the Scott County Health Department is getting the word out: Now is the time to get vaccinated. Health officials say anyone ages six months and older, and people 65 and older, should get their flu shots.
The number of people sick with flu is starting to increase across the United States, with health authorities warning that in some western regions of the country, the 2026–27 flu season may be off to an early start.
