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US Flu Rate at or Near Highest Level in Over 15 Years, CDC Says
There have been at least 24 million illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations and 13,000 deaths from flu so far this season, according to the CDC. The agency said in its weekly flu surveillance report that seasonal influenza activity continues to increase across the country.
US seasonal flu cases skyrocket to highest level in at least 15 years: CDC
Cases of the seasonal flu in the U.S. have reached their highest numbers in more than a decade, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Flu levels now highest since 2009 pandemic, CDC reports
Levels of influenza nationwide are now at the highest they have been since the peak of the 2009 swine flu pandemic, according to figures published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
US Flu Season Sees Doctor Visits Surge to 15-Year High
Despite the severity of this flu season, vaccination rates have remained consistent with previous years, according to the CDC.
43 US states have 'high' or 'very high' flu activity, latest CDC data shows
Flu activity has hit a new peak for the season and is continuing to increase across the country, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s weekly influenza reports.The CDC classifies 32 states and Washington,
U.S. facing most intense flu season in at least 15 years
One indicator of flu activity is the percentage of doctor’s office visits driven by flu-like symptoms. Last week, that number was clearly higher than the peak of any winter flu season since 2009-2010.
US flu cases are peaking for a second time this season. Now you can test for the virus at home
The United States is seeing a second peak in flu cases this season. After doctor’s office visits for flu dipped early this ...
Flu surges to 15-year-high in US — as NYC sees largest number of cases in 5 years
The CDC estimated there have been 24 million cases of the flu so far this season, leading to 310,000 hospitalizations and ...
Flu cases in NYC reach 4-year high as CDC reports nationwide spike
State and local health officials are reporting a new wave of flu cases. According to a NYC Health surveillance report that ...
Schools in at least 10 states have closed over rampant cases of the flu this week
Experts note that the flu has peaked for the second time this season, an unusual development that has raised concerns. It’s peak season for fevers and runny noses, and when it comes to the flu, the ...
Bird flu cases force closure of New York live poultry markets
Multiple cases of bird flu in chickens are forcing the closure of live poultry markets in parts of New York state, Gov. Kathy ...
Illinois flu cases surge in most intense respiratory virus season in at least 15 years
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists Illinois in the high category for flu cases, and across the Chicago area ...
What you need to know about rising flu cases and bird flu concerns
According to the latest flu numbers released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday, there's a surge in ...
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Flu cases rise again, while COVID takes a back seat
It's an unusual winter for respiratory illnesses. The flu is peaking twice: once in early January and again in February.
Long Island flu cases spike, U.S. doctor visits for symptoms hit 15-year peak
The weekly number of lab-confirmed influenza cases on Long Island was the highest in at least the past two seasons, with ...