https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flu-activity-is-starting-to-rise-is-this-year-s-vaccine-a-good-matchContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flu-activity-is-starting-to-rise-is-this-year-s-vaccine-a-good-matchhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flu-activity-is-starting-to-rise-is-this-year-s-vaccine-a-good-match#u141750Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:05:35 +0000Flu activity is increasing ahead of schedule for the 2026-2027 season, with early spikes reported on the West Coast and in Cincinnati. Christ Hospital reports that flu positivity rates in Cincinnati are six times higher than normal. While hospitalizations are rising early and Colorado has confirmed its first child flu death of the season, early indicators suggest a positive outlook for the vaccine. Dr. Costi Sifri, chief epidemiologist at UVA Hospital, stated that the vaccine appears to be a good match based on strains seen in the Southern hemisphere.Why it mattersFlu seasons typically follow