US Faces Earliest Flu Season in Decade; New Strain Hits Young

Flu activity in the US began rising in late August, marking the earliest season in a decade, with an unusual concentration in the western states. Virologists report a variant that evades immune defenses in people under 30, raising concerns about higher morbidity in younger populations. The full impact remains uncertain as the season progresses.

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