US flu cases surge with new strain, prompting vaccination calls
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Influenza activity in the US has surged with high ILI levels across multiple jurisdictions, a rise in flu positivity, and two confirmed pediatric deaths, mainly caused by H3N2 subclade K, signaling an early start to the flu season. The CDC recommends vaccination and early treatment, as hospitalizations and deaths increase.
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