Definition of flu season
: the time of year, and especially the winter, when many people get influenza and other mild illnesses
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“Flu season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flu%20season. Accessed 28 Feb. 2021.
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