Flu Cases Are Surging—Here’s Why This Season Is So Unusual
Flu cases are surging this winter—this season is no joke. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that this flu season is one of the hardest-hitting seen in more than a decade.
The flu has led to 100+ NC deaths this season, and cases haven’t peaked yet. What to know
It’s not unusual historically to see high numbers of respiratory viruses floating around during this time frame,” a UNC Health physician said.
The flu is walloping Mass. in unusual second surge of the season: ‘It’s like a tsunami’
The flu is walloping every corner of Massachusetts in an unusual second surge of the season, with people reporting flu-like symptoms at rates higher than any other winter peak since before COVID struck five years ago, according to state data.
Deadly flu season: CDC reports more deaths from flu than COVID in recent weekly data
Weekly numbers show that 2% of U.S. deaths for week 5 were due to the flu. COVID was responsible for 1.5% of deaths in the nation, the numbers show.
Flu deaths may have surpassed COVID deaths nationwide, early data suggests
COVID-19, according to CDC data. Rates of influenza hospitalizations are more than three times higher than COVID-19 hospitalizations amid this season's record wave of flu infections. Partial CDC data suggest that influenza deaths may have already reached as high as 2% of deaths for the week ending on Feb.
Flu deaths surpass COVID amid a second surge this season
A surge in flu cases has doctors’ offices and hospitals packed across the state. Physicians say are seeing a jump in coughing, sneezing, and other flu symptoms for the second time this season. Health officials are saying we are on track to seeing one of the worst flu seasons in 15 years.
Flu season in the US is the most intense it’s been in at least 15 years
The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years.
UP experiences influx of widespread influenza-like illness
Several schools closed in the Upper Peninsula last week due to widespread illness. Dr. Robert Van Howe, the Western UP Health ...
Influenza B: Symptoms to Watch for Explained
The winter flu season features two types of influenza. Here's what you need to know about them and how they differ.
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Flu comes 'back in force' to Massachusetts
Flu is surging in Massachusetts. State numbers show more cases than in at least five years. Some doctors say it's more severe ...
Why is this year’s flu season so bad? Doctors weigh in on symptoms and prevention
Doctor visits for flu symptoms are at a 15-year high. Why is this flu season so bad? Doctors discuss flu trends, symptoms and how to stay safe.
A farm worker has contracted Ohio's first human case of bird flu: What to know
The first human case of bird flu in Ohio was reported in a farm worker from Mercer County. There have been 68 human cases of ...
Feeling flu? Here’s how Austin Public Health tracks illness post-pandemic
You're hearing it from health agencies and you might be feeling it in your circles right now. It's the season for being sick. But how do we know?
The severity of the flu in Mass. is ‘very high.’ Here’s what to know.
Massachusetts is seeing the highest level of the flu since before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Department of ...
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Cases of influenza increase in eastern Idaho this year as over half of population go without the shot
Cases of influenza are on the rise in eastern Idaho. There have been more reported cases of influenza in the whole state of ...
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It's the Worst Flu Season in 15 Years—These States Are Getting Hit the Hardest
There are currently 43 states across the U.S. reporting high or very high flu activity, with some forcing to close schools ...