US Flu Surge: 11 Million Cases, Rising Hospitalizations, and Widespread Impact
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The CDC reports that flu activity in the U.S. has reached its highest level on record, with a significant rise in hospitalizations and cases, especially among children and young adults, driven by a new H3N2 subclade K strain. Despite the severity, vaccination rates remain low, and health officials warn that the peak of the flu season has not yet been reached, with ongoing circulation of COVID-19 and RSV.
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