flu season
noun
: the time of year, and especially the winter, when many people get influenza and other mild illnesses
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Early signs of a rough flu season There are signs that this season could be a bad one.
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Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
Peak flu season is here, running from December to February, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 Dec. 2025
During cold and flu season, there’s lots of chatter about whether vitamin C or vitamin D is better for fighting off infections.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 9 Dec. 2025
With cold and flu season upon us, many people are turning to vitamin C supplements to support their immune system.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 3 Dec. 2025
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Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
Peak flu season is here, running from December to February, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 Dec. 2025
During cold and flu season, there’s lots of chatter about whether vitamin C or vitamin D is better for fighting off infections.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 9 Dec. 2025
With cold and flu season upon us, many people are turning to vitamin C supplements to support their immune system.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Flu season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flu%20season. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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