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With cases ramping up, experts worry the U.S. is in for another bad flu season

By Rob Stein

Published December 19, 2025 at 3:46 AM CST

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Flu cases are soaring in New York and picking up in other parts of the country. Experts worry it will be another bad season. COVID and RSV have been less of a problem, but they're also on the rise.

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Rob Stein is a correspondent and senior editor on NPR's science desk.