flu season
noun
: the time of year, and especially the winter, when many people get influenza and other mild illnesses
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Although the typical flu season ends by February or March, people can become infected at any time.
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Luis Martinez, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Dispose of Expired Medications Appropriately Many people stock up on over-the-counter medications to prepare for allergies or cold and flu season.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 25 May 2026
With flu season coming to an end, new data shows that another highly contagious virus is appearing throughout Northern California.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The report was released after the country endured a deadly flu season for children, with 155 children dead from the flu as of April 25.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
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Luis Martinez, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Dispose of Expired Medications Appropriately Many people stock up on over-the-counter medications to prepare for allergies or cold and flu season.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 25 May 2026
With flu season coming to an end, new data shows that another highly contagious virus is appearing throughout Northern California.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The report was released after the country endured a deadly flu season for children, with 155 children dead from the flu as of April 25.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
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“Flu season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flu%20season. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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