Health · Public Health & Disease · 2 days ago
Flu activity rises early in parts of the U.S
Flu activity is rising earlier than usual in some parts of the U.S. It remains low nationwide, but 3.4% of respiratory samples tested were positive during the week ending Sept.
26.
Flu activity usually builds in October or November and peaks between December and February.
Experts say October is an ideal time to get vaccinated.
Flu activity is starting early in some parts of the United States, according to data cited by Live Science.
Nationwide flu activity remains low but is rising.
During the week ending September 26, 3.4% of respiratory samples tested by clinical laboratories were positive for flu.
In a typical year, U.S. flu activity builds in October or November and peaks between December and February.
The article headline says October is an ideal time to get vaccinated.
- Who
- People in the United States; flu activity is being monitored by the CDC.
- What
- Flu activity is rising, with early starts in some parts of the country.
- When
- The week ending September 26, 2026; the article was published October 9, 2026.
- Where
- Some parts of the United States, with flu activity rising nationwide.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Positive flu tests
- 3.4% of respiratory samples tested by clinical laboratories were positive during the week ending September 26.
- Typical start of U.S. flu activity
- October or November
- Typical U.S. flu peak
- December to February
- Article publication date
- October 9, 2026
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