Tennessee doctors urge flu shot amid rise of new variant

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Doctors fear this year’s flu season will not only be longer but also more severe.

There’s a possibility for an uptick especially after the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to see H3N2 flu cases, which isn’t new, but what is: a new variant of that strain called subclade K. Although flu shots might not exactly cover it, local doctors said it’s still your best defense. It could also help protect your loved ones this holiday season…

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