Georgia in ‘very high’ range for flu cases as state reports 29 deaths associated with virus
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Key Points:
- Georgia is experiencing a "very high" level of respiratory illness this flu season, with 29 flu-related deaths and nearly 1,600 hospitalizations reported so far.
- During the week of December 27 alone, seven people died and over 500 were hospitalized due to the flu in Georgia.
- Dr. Reema Dbouk from Emory Healthcare emphasized the importance of vaccination, noting that flu cases are expected to continue into the spring and vaccines remain effective despite virus changes.
- Nationwide, the CDC reports 11 million flu illnesses, 120,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths this season, highlighting the severity of the outbreak.
- Emergency medical attention should be sought for symptoms such as difficulty breathing,
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