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

A health story from Georgia, reported by 11Alive Atlanta.

Health · Georgia · October 22, 2026

From 11Alive Atlanta

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 11Alive Atlanta, October 22, 2026. Read the full story at 11Alive Atlanta →

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