Some parts of the country are seeing levels of flu activity typically associated with late fall or early winter. | Deb Cohn-Orbach/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. Flu season is starting earlier than usual this year, which I know from reviewing federal data. But I also know it because I woke up with body aches and chills last night, mere days before I’d planned to get my flu vaccination (!). Already, some parts of the count...
Your flu shot can’t wait
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Oct 14, 2026 • 2 hours ago
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