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Doctors warn flu season is starting strong, and months early

Marcus Chen
Managing Editor Β· Friday, November 6, 2026 at 3:55 PM Β· 1 min read
Doctors warn flu season is starting strong, and months early β€” Winter Garden Health news

Officials are warning that flu season is starting early.They say a surge in the sickness has happened months ahead of schedule, and not in the usual spots.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu season usually starts in Florida, but this year it’s been hitting the West Coast first, and two and a half months early.The CDC says about 1 in 40 doctor visits across the country last week were for flu symptoms.Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

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