Flu cases jump in Arlington, prompting calls for more vaccinations
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Key Points:
- Flu hospitalizations in Arlington surged by over 50% in the last week of 2025, with 14% of emergency and urgent care visits diagnosed with the virus, raising concerns that this flu season may surpass last year's severe outbreak.
- Emergency department visits for flu are increasing across Virginia, comprising 9.8% of all visits, while respiratory illnesses account for nearly a quarter of visits statewide, driven largely by cases in children aged 0-17.
- Arlington Public Health urges residents to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19, practice good hygiene, stay home when sick, and consider wearing masks to reduce virus transmission.
- Health officials recommend supporting immune health through hydration, sleep, balanced nutrition, exercise, and stress
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