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Why this year’s flu season could be hitting teens and young adults hard

In the course of my research, I learned that the virus is hitting teenagers and young adults especially hard.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 10, 2026, 12:49 PM UTC
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We’ve also got a round-up on a lot of cardiology research testing ideas that didn’t work, and why at least one doctor is excited about that.

I offer one possible explanation for what’s going on below, but welcome your theories and other ideas.

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