Was October 27, 2026 cold and flu season?
YES
Yes — it's late October, and CDC flu activity is rising early this season, with the West Coast highest.
Why
- CDC flu test positivity 5.7% for week ending Oct. 17, 2026
- ILI visits 2.1% of outpatient visits, below the 2.9% baseline
- Oregon is in the CDC region reporting the highest activity