Flu season didn't start when or where it was expected. Get your shot now, health officials say

Los Angeles Times - Oct 8, 2026

Flu activity began rising in September, ahead of its typical early-November start, said Dr. Dawn Terashita with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

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