Health
An early start to flu season moves up vaccination timing
This year's flu season has arrived earlier than usual, shifting its typical patterns by starting in the West rather than the South. Health officials are monitoring the situation closely as the early onset suggests a potentially challenging season ahead. Experts believe a new viral variant, characterized by a specific mutation that helps it evade human immunity, may be contributing to this accelerated timeline. Consequently, medical professionals are urging the public to get vaccinated sooner to ensure better protection.