flu season

noun

: the time of year, and especially the winter, when many people get influenza and other mild illnesses

Examples of flu season in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The flu season typically begins in early November, with activity generally peaking between January and March. — Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

But another unusual factor was that the flu season started this year in the Western states. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Torres recommends establishing a coverage plan ahead of cold and flu season, so employees know who will take their shift or handle urgent work. — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

This year, all three components of the influenza vaccines were updated to better match the viruses expected to circulate during the 2026-27 flu season. — Annette Regan, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for flu season

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