Flu Season Is Here Early. Why Didn't We See It Coming?
Flu Season Is Here Early. Why Didn't We See It Coming?
Science, Spoken · SpokenLayer
December 18, 20177m 5s
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Show Notes
If you’ve been putting off your flu shot until the season really gets going, wait no longer. It’s already here—and it’s looking like it’s 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’s come earlier than usual, just in time for a potential peak over the holidays.
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