Flu Season May Be Starting Early; Experts Say Get Vaccinated Now

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Flu season may be getting a head start this year, and experts say that's a good reason not to put off your flu shot.

Flu tests are coming back positive at unusually high rates for early fall on the U.S. West Coast and in the United Kingdom, reports Nature.

In Japan, outbreaks in August and early September forced some schools to close just as students were returning from summer break.