Flu activity continues to climb in US with at least 15 million cases: CDC
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Key Points:
- Flu activity remains elevated across the U.S., with children under 4 experiencing a 10-year high in doctor visits for flu-related illnesses, according to CDC data estimating 15 million illnesses, 180,000 hospitalizations, and 7,400 deaths this season.
- Pediatric flu deaths have reached 17 this season, with last season recording a record 289 child deaths, mostly among unvaccinated children; doctors emphasize the importance of flu vaccination for all individuals aged 6 months and older.
- The majority of cases are linked to a new flu strain, subclade K of the H3N2 virus, which has driven recent spikes in countries like Canada, Japan, and the U.K., and flu activity is expected to remain
