Here’s why health officials say this year’s flu season is starting early Mutated virus lead to early flu season

A health story from Texas, reported by Click2Houston KPRC.

Health · Texas · October 23, 2026

From Click2Houston KPRC

This year's flu season started weeks sooner than usual and a new variant of H1N1 is the main culprit.

Reported by Click2Houston KPRC, October 23, 2026. Read the full story at Click2Houston KPRC →

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