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  • How worried should Brandon families be about this harsher flu season?

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
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  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Florida now among states with 'very high' flu activity; new strain a concern (mynews13.com) — Doctors at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital say they’re treating a sharp rise in severe flu cases, especially among children and seniors, as Florida reaches “very high” flu activity. A newer Influenza A strain is spreading quickly, and Brandon physicians urge residents to watch for serious symptoms, stay home when sick, and use vaccination, hygiene, and at-home tests to reduce spread.
   

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