US flu season starts early and intensifies quickly
The U.S. flu season has started earlier than usual and is intensifying quickly.
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What happened
The U.S. flu season has started earlier than usual and is intensifying quickly. Flu-like illnesses in Austin, Texas, are spreading earlier than in many years. Local health officials say recent spikes are consistent with seasonal expectations.
Why it matters
Health officials are tracking surging cases as the early season intensifies. Local officials say the spikes so far match what they expect for this time of year.
Timeline
- Nov 13, 1:53 PM ET: Local health officials say recent spikes in respiratory illness are consistent with seasonal expectations.
- Nov 14, 6:00 AM ET: Flu-like illnesses in Austin, Texas, are spreading earlier than in many years.
- Nov 15, 12:18 AM ET: Flu cases are surging in some areas as the U.S. flu season intensifies quickly.
Coverage
- Flu season is off to a very early start. Here’s where cases are surging right now (AP)
- Flu-like illnesses are spreading in Austin, earlier than many years (statesman.com)
- US flu cases edge up as virus claims lives of 2 children (cidrap.umn.edu)
- It’s flu season, and here’s what to know (B. Sakura Cannestra)
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