Flu cases are rising earlier this year — here's what that means

Doctors are already seeing flu cases, and say getting vaccinated sooner is better because the shot takes about two weeks to kick in.

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What happenedDoctors are already seeing flu cases, and say getting vaccinated sooner is better because the shot takes about two weeks to kick in.

What changedThe headlines are mostly aligned. The differences are small wording choices, not a major framing split.

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Mostly same. The outlets agree on the core event. The headlines are mostly aligned. The differences are small wording choices, not a major framing split.

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Flu cases are rising earlier this year — here's what that means

Doctors are already seeing flu cases, and say getting vaccinated sooner is better because the shot takes about two weeks to kick in.

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