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The weather is getting cooler and crunchy brown leaves cover the sidewalks — flu season is here. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused this flu season to be unpredictable, according to health officials. While countries in the Southern Hemisphere had a relatively mild season, health officials say it’s important to follow COVID-19 guidelines because they also protect against the influenza virus.