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 Bedford County Sheriff’s Office prepares for record-breaking Toys for Kids drive delivery Web Staff December 12, 2025 0 1 min read The Blood Connection has its brick-and-mortar home Gene Marrano December 10, 2025 0 1 min read Center in the Square is turning 42 Denise Membreno December 10, 2025 0