Daily Dose: New flu variant arrives early, workplace insurance costs climb and why oral health matters

A health story from North Carolina, reported by WCNC Charlotte.

Health · North Carolina · October 22, 2026

From WCNC Charlotte

A new flu variant is driving an early, unusual start to flu season, and health experts say getting vaccinated now is your best defense.

Reported by WCNC Charlotte, October 22, 2026. Read the full story at WCNC Charlotte →

More health from North Carolina

Health insurance costs keep climbing for American workers, a new survey finds · WCNC Charlotte
NC announces $17 million in federal funds to improve rural mental health services · EdNC
Quest Diagnostics reports cyber breach affecting 'certain patient records' · WCNC Charlotte
Commentary: New treasurer, same State Health Plan mistakes · NC Newsline
Cost of employer-sponsored health insurance plans rises again, nonpartisan survey finds · NC Newsline
Former NHL player Ron Duguay dies at 69 after a bout with cancer · WCNC Charlotte
UNC Researchers Investigate Why Some Stomach and Esophageal Cancers Resist Immunotherapy · UNC Health News
UNC School of Medicine Hematologist Brandi Reeves, MD, Named 2026 MPN Hero · UNC Health News

All health → · North Carolina local news →

Open HeyHomees →