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

First reported 6 Oct, 19:24 UTCUpdated 3h ago3 sources

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Flu season typically starts in October or November. But it looks like the flu started to pick up in September this year.

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

Flu season typically starts in October or November. But it looks like the flu started to pick up in September this year.

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Early start to the flu season threatens to overwhelm already stretched emergency departments

Medics have warned the majority of Scottish emergency departments (ED) are already overwhelmed by a 'worrying' early rise in flu cases.

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  1. Daily MailRightGBMixed factuality
    Early start to the flu season threatens to overwhelm already stretched emergency departments (opens Daily Mail in a new tab)

    Medics have warned the majority of Scottish emergency departments (ED) are already overwhelmed by a 'worrying' early rise in flu cases.

  2. NPRLean LeftUSVery high factuality
    An early flu season means it might be time to think about a flu shot (opens NPR in a new tab)

    Flu season typically starts in October or November. But it looks like the flu started to pick up in September this year.

  3. CBS NewsLean LeftUSHigh factuality
    Flu season got an early start. Here's what to know. (opens CBS News in a new tab)

    Flu season got off to an early start this year, with the CDC noticing a jump in emergency room visits from the virus. Dr. Céline Gounder joins the show with what to know about this year's strain.

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