# The US flu season is off to a very early start. It's hitting the South and West now

Source: [Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-11-flu-season-early-south-west.html) · 2026-11-14 · Medicine
Page: https://themorning.science/story/the-us-flu-season-is-off-to-a-very-early-start-it-s-hitting-the-south-and-west-n-65219f9e4dbda711
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## In brief

- The US flu season has started very early, according to Medical Xpress reporting on 2026-11-14.
- The flu is hitting the South and West first and is quickly intensifying.

## Why it matters

An early and fast-rising flu season can strain healthcare capacity and shifts when public health measures and vaccination campaigns are most needed.

## Coverage

- [The US flu season is off to a very early start. It's hitting the South and West now](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-11-flu-season-early-south-west.html) — Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories, 2026-11-14

Tags: influenza, flu season, public health, respiratory illness, united states

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