Health experts are sounding the alarm as flu cases spike across the country, including here in the DMV where activity is in the high to very high range. Nationwide data shows a moderately severe 2025-2026 season with millions of illnesses, tens of thousands of hospitalizations, and rising pediatric deaths. Plus, changes in those vaccine recommendations from the CDC for children. It’s a Wellness Wednesday conversation and we’ll break down what this all means for families and how you can stay healthy this winter.

Guest:

Dr. Habib Shariat, Howard University Hospital Pediatrician