What to expect through the remainder of flu season

Jan 14, 2026

With flu cases rising, #goodsamaritanmedicalcenter infectious disease specialist Dr. Kleper De Almeida talked to WPTV recently about what he expects as flu season continues and how to best protect yourself.

"We expect to have an influenza season that is potentially going to be more intense than prior influenza seasons," he said. "The virus changed during the summertime, and it's leading to a virus that is more apt to cause infection."

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