Be prepared as new flu season gets underway Gene Marrano October 2, 2019 1 min read Dr Anthony Baffoe-Bonnie Carilion Yesterday was the “official” start of the annual flu season although the peak shouldn’t arrive for several months. A local physician says now is the time to get a flu shot, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: Teen murder suspects turns himself inNext: Demolition of a Vinton business is the start of something much bigger Related Stories 1 min read Get ready to shop locally Denise Membreno November 28, 2025 0 1 min read Two National Guard members shot in DC Gene Marrano November 26, 2025 0 1 min read Virginians will keep spending this holiday season – with some tweaks on what they purchase Gene Marrano November 26, 2025 0