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Flu season has started early in Florida. Data from the newly released 2026-2027 Walgreens Flu Index shows Florida as a flu hot spot as of Oct. 19, with a 4.32 flu score versus the national average of 2.31.

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    Flu season has started early in Florida. Data from the newly released 2026-2027 Walgreens Flu Index shows Florida as a flu hot spot as of Oct. 19, with a 4.32 flu score versus the national average of 2.31. 

    From Sun Sentinel: Flu season started early in Florida, and the peak is not expected for months. Also in this month's Your Health column: new cancer therapy, Alzheimer's researchers, and a whole-blood field service.

    Read the full report on Sun Sentinel

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