This year’s flu season appears to be rougher than normal Evan Jones December 9, 2014 1 minute read This year’s flu season may turn out to be a rough one, a combination of a harsher-than-normal strain and shots that are not a perfect match. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: More than 3,800 state workers in poverty zoneNext: McAuliffe says Medicaid expansion a good idea Related Stories Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026