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Source: theguardian.com
<p>California flu test rate at 9.65%, higher than normal 1% rate for early October, amid mutation of H1N1 influenza A strain</p><p>Flu cases on the west coast are on the rise months earlier than normal, prompting health officials to stress the importance of the annual vaccine.</p><p>Flu activity typically ramps up in December, hitting its peak in February. But this season has kicked into action earlier this year, with higher positive cases than normal recorded.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/22/flu-cases-west-coast-cdc" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a>
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