ATLANTA (AP) — Health officials suppose the flu season is finally in the present state — the slowest start in nearly 25 years.

Until this month, there weren't enough flu cases in the U.S. to extraordinary the start of the season. This is the latest impulse to a flu season since the winter of 1987-1988.

Flu season usually starts in December or January. Often, it's half over by late February. CDC officials slip on't know why this season was deliberate but it could be a mixture of factors.

On Friday, CDC officials before-mentioned one state — California — has had widespread cases instead of the last two weeks, and Missouri has seen a spike in reports of flu-like complaint.

So far the flu vaccine seems well-matched to the strains workmanship people sick. Last flu season was considered medial sum.

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