Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Experts Warn of Severe Flu Season Ahead

10/19/2025

25 6

Summary

Story summary

U.S. health officials expect a severe flu season after last season's record outbreaks.
In the United Kingdom and Japan, early flu rises have prompted warnings and school closures.
Experts warn that Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) surveillance could be limited by budget cuts and a shutdown.
Last season included about 1.1 million hospitalizations and up to 99,000 deaths.

1 of 1

Story summary

U.S. health officials expect a severe flu season after last season's record outbreaks.
In the United Kingdom and Japan, early flu rises have prompted warnings and school closures.
Experts warn that Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) surveillance could be limited by budget cuts and a shutdown.
Last season included about 1.1 million hospitalizations and up to 99,000 deaths.