Flu cases are surging across the US. Here’s where it’s happening.
USA Today••general
Key Points:
- A new flu variant, subclade K of influenza A(H3N2), is causing a significant surge in flu cases across the United States, with flu activity now at high or very high levels in 32 states, up from 17 the previous week.
- Since October, at least 7.5 million people have contracted the flu, hospitalizations have nearly doubled to 19,053 in one week, and about 3,100 deaths have been reported, including an increase in pediatric deaths.
- The current flu vaccine, formulated for the 2025-2026 season, is less effective against this new mutation but still offers protection, with hospitalization rates comparable to last year according to preliminary data from Europe.
- Health officials recommend
