Flu Season Is Here Early. Why Didn't We See It Coming?
If you\u2019ve been putting off your flu shot until the season really gets going, wait no longer. It\u2019s already here\u2014and it\u2019s looking like it\u2019s going to be a doozy. Influenza viruses quietly circulate year-round in the US, but every winter they go big, triggering a seasonal epidemic of sniffles, sweats, and sore throats. And this year it\u2019s come earlier than usual, just in time for a potential peak over the holidays.