Flu season has arrived significantly earlier than usual, and a fast-spreading form of the virus could accelerate cases nationwide in the coming weeks.
A new H3N2 variant — subclade K — has already fueled major outbreaks in Canada and the U.K., and early indicators suggest the U.S. may be following the same trajectory.
Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer insight about the flu season. To schedule an interview with an expert, please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum, katelyn [dot] deckelbaum
gwu [dot] edu (katelyn[dot]deckelbaum[at]gwu[dot]edu).
Elizabeth Choma is a pediatric nurse practitioner and clinical assistant professor at the GW School of Nursing.
Elizabeth Bluhm is an internist at the GW Medical Faculty Associates and an assistant professor of medicine at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Jennifer Walsh is a clinical assistant professor in the GW School of Nursing and primarily teaches pediatrics and health assessment. She can discuss why babies are at the greatest risk for developing an infection.
Emily Smith, is an associate professor of global health and an expert in infectious diseases and epidemiology, at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health.
Asefeh Faraz Covelli is an associate professor in the Family Nurse Practitioner program at the GW School of Nursing.
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