As families prepare to travel and gather for holiday celebrations, nearly three million people already have confirmed cases of the flu this season, according to the CDC. The virus has led to hospitals tightening visitor policies and schools temporarily shuttering classrooms. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports and NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar joins TODAY to break down how to protect yourself and stay healthy.Dec. 18, 2025
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