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.
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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
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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
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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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