What kind of influenza activity might be expected for the 2025–26 influenza season?

The timing and severity of influenza seasons are always unpredictable. Although influenza viruses circulated at very low levels while measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 were widely adopted during the pandemic, the circulation of influenza viruses has returned to pre-pandemic patterns. Current information on influenza virus circulation can be found at www.cdc.gov/fluview/.