Health officials urge vaccines this flu season as cases rise locally, nationally

By: Mallory Kruml

Outlets: Port Townsend Leader

Published: January 7, 2026

Words: 477

Last Updated: 14 hours, 48 minutes ago

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Flu season is here, and experts say most states are experiencing high or very high flu activity, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating that at least 7.5 million cases have occurred so far.

Washington ranked moderate in the CDC’s most recent weekly flu report, with local officials confirming a recent uptick in cases in Jefferson County.

“I’d say it is consistent with what we see this time of year,” said Jefferson …

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