A new flu variant with immune-evading mutations is causing an unusually early flu season in the West.

An unusually early flu season moves up vaccination timing: a new variant with immune-evading mutations may be driving it https://www.npr.org/2026/10/06/nx-s1-5985003/an-early-start-to-flu-season-moves-up-vaccination-timing This year's flu season is unusual. It started early and in the West, instead of the South. A new variant with a mutation that helps the virus evade immunity may be playing a role. #wellness #flu #publichealth

An unusually early flu season moves up vaccination timing: a new variant with immune-evading mutations may be driving it https://www.npr.org/2026/10/06/nx-s1-5985003/an-early-start-to-flu-season-moves-up-vaccination-timing #wellness #flu #publichealth