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

A health story from New York, reported by WGRZ Buffalo.

Health · New York · October 22, 2026

From WGRZ Buffalo

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 WGRZ Buffalo, October 22, 2026. Read the full story at WGRZ Buffalo →

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