| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Nov. 19, 2025, 10:02 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Nov. 19, 2025, 10:02 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/spreading-fast-new-mutated-flu-strain-has-chicago-area-doctors-on-guard/3853653/ |
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Health officials in Illinois are warning of a new and unexpected mutation that
could make for a "more serious flu season" as cases are already on the rise.
The new variant, known as " [ Subclade K ][5] ," is part of the H3N2 parent
group, or a type of Flu A.
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