University of South Florida: Why is the Flu So Bad This Year?
January 16, 2026
January 16, 2026
TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The University of South Florida issued the following Q&A on Jan. 15, 2026, by Ryan Hughes with Michael Teng, associate professor in the Division of Allergy and Immunology:
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Why is the flu so bad this year?
Flu levels are elevated and continuing to rise during the 2026 season, with Influenza A emerging as the dominant strain.
People across the country, including in the Tampa Bay area, are coping with the late . . .
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Why is the flu so bad this year?
Flu levels are elevated and continuing to rise during the 2026 season, with Influenza A emerging as the dominant strain.
People across the country, including in the Tampa Bay area, are coping with the late . . .