flu season

noun

: the time of year, and especially the winter, when many people get influenza and other mild illnesses

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While people can get sick with influenza year-round, Florida’s flu season typically runs from October to May. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025 Here's what to know How to stay healthy against the surge in viruses The American Red Cross recommends a few tips to stay healthy during cold and flu season. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2025 The severity of this year’s flu season is driven by a combination of factors, experts suggested. Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025 The Trump administration's decision to pull the campaign comes in the midst of a brutal flu season that's still raging. Will Stone, NPR, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flu season

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“Flu season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flu%20season. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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