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How Bad Will This Year’s Flu Season Be?

Flu season is approaching, and health experts are already weighing in on what to expect.

By · Published August 31, 2026 at 14:27 UTC · Updated September 1, 2026 at 04:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: The Seattle Times · CVS Health · MassLive.com · The New York Times · Drug Store News · Pluang · The News Journal · The Medical University of South Carolina.

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What happened

Two major pharmacy chains have begun offering updated flu vaccines nationwide. The Medical University of South Carolina has published details about the new flu season, including updates on vaccine formulations and expected strains.

The New York Times has published a feature article exploring the potential severity of this year’s flu season. The News Journal has also provided regional flu predictions for the Mid-Atlantic region.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (80% supported) Updated 14h ago.

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Questions people are asking

Who is offering the updated flu vaccines?

CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic.

What is new for the 2026-2027 flu season?

The Medical University of South Carolina has published details about the new flu season, including updates on vaccine formulations and expected strains.

What are the flu predictions for the Mid-Atlantic?

The News Journal has provided regional flu predictions for the Mid-Atlantic region.

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Topics

flu season CVS Pharmacy vaccine Mid-Atlantic Medical University of South Carolina The New York Times

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