Flu season arriving early in US, amid warning of a fast-spreading 'super flu' variant

Just the News ^ | 12-22-25 | Joseph Weber

[dynachrome]

The number of flu cases across the country is on the rise, following a global trend that is now reaching the U.S., say health care professionals.

Britain, Australia and Japan have already reported spikes, in what has turned out to be an early flu season, according to The New York Times.

Some of the areas seeing the biggest spikes so far include New York City, Denver and New Orleans, according to The Times and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s tracker.

The dominant strain of the flu virus circulating this season is H3N2 subclade K – a variant of the common H3N2 strain that appears to have a characteristic that enables the virus to spread more widely.

Flu shots this season were not specifically created to prevent people from contracting that strain but are still being recommended by some health care providers.

[dynachrome]

I am cowering in my bunker with 3 masks, toilet paper, and outdated spam cans.

[cgbg]

Article:

“Flu shots this season were not specifically created to prevent people from contracting that strain but are still being recommended by some health care providers.”

Brilliant!

Lol.

[albie]

“recommended by some health care providers”

...indeed! If they want that new boat by spring!

[Allegra]

[No name given]

The fly comes every year.

[Tom Tetroxide]

I think we’re gonna die AGAIN for the 3,547th time this century.

[TangoLimaSierra]

It's not arriving early. It's late because Covid ran it off before.
Welcome back flu.

[Veto!]

I never got a flu shot and never got flu. About nine years ago, I caught a cold. treated with OTC remedies and it lasted five days. My smart MD said no covid shots for me, I’m healthier without them.

I do take a bunch of vitamins every day. Vitamin C is important to ward off colds. I take 500 mg daily, but I’m small and large people can take 1200 mg every day.

[Jane Long]

I’ll take Weakened (Jabbed) Immune systems for $200.00, Allegra.

(Good thing the O NOES guys showed up ;^)

[Prince of Space]

I’m 72 and I’ve never had the flu so big yawn from me.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

I hate the fly...

[Magnum44]

[Engraved-on-His-hands]

I got the flu shot. I get it every year. Even when the strains are mismatched, the flu shot provides significant protection against serious illness.

[Mark17]

Are there any lockdowns scheduled? 😝

[maddog55]

I was in CVS for a card, was asked if I wanted my free flu shot. I said a shot of bourbon was more effective...at least she laughed!

[Track9]

The flue comes out of your tv.

[BitWielder1]

I've seen this movie already.

[goodnesswins]

Flue comes outta my fireplace...

[Track9]

And if you’re a good boy, santa will find it.

[cherry]

OH NO!......now it’s the flu....still worrying about globull warming,the alien invasion.polar shifts,the stock market crashing and now this.