US flu cases soar to record levels amid 'Super K' variant surge
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Flu activity in the US has surged with at least 7.5 million illnesses, driven by a new H3N2 variant called subclade K, leading to increased hospitalizations and pediatric deaths. Despite widespread vaccine availability, vaccination rates remain low, and experts emphasize the importance of flu shots and preventive measures to curb the spread.
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