Flu Season Off to Early Start: Here’s How to Fight It November 21, 2019 by EnvirOx The CDC announced at a recent conference call that thirty states are seeing flu activity this year already. That’s the most in a decade. These states are seeing widespread activity: California Louisiana Maryland Seven other states are seeing regional activity: Alabama Florida Indiana Nevada New Hampshire Tennessee Texas1 An early start to the flu season could indicate a more severe flu season, but this is not always the case. However, this is a stark reminder to take action now to help reduce the impact of the flu. The stats from the 2017-2018 flu season2 showcase how serious the flu can be. So, what can you do? Here are some of the steps you can take to help prevent the spread of flu: You can download this information as an info sheet to pass around or hang up here. Need More Info On Fighting The Flu? We've got a free E-book just for you. It's packed with more info just like this, including cleaning techniques and other advice on fighting the flu. Get Your E-book 1. CNN. (2019). Flu is Getting an Early Start This Season: CDC. ABC7 Chicago. Retrieved from https://abc7chicago.com/health/flu-is-getting-an-early-start-in-the-us-this-season/5708249/ 2. CDC. (2018). Estimated Influenza Illnesses, Medical visits, Hospitalizations, and Deaths in the United States — 2017–2018 influenza season. CDC.gov. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/burden/2017-2018.htm