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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 2 min read Teen sentenced following firearm incident at Franklin County High School Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 1 min read Virginia military wife calls on House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass bill to pay service members Clark Palmer October 9, 2025