According to recent reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this year's flu season began early and activity continues to be increasing nationally. The Nevada State Health Division reports 22 confirmed cases of influenza since the season began. The number of confirmed cases in Nevada is up 57 percent from only two weeks ago, and numbers continue to increase."Right now, influenza A (H3N2) viruses are predominant," said State Health Officer Dr. Tracey D. Green. "Typically, H3N2 seasons are more severe, with higher numbers of hospitalizations and deaths, but right now it's too early to say which influenza viruses …