N.J. is having one of the worst flu seasons in America right now as cases surge
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Key Points:
- New Jersey is experiencing an early and rapid surge in flu cases, reaching the highest level of flu activity last week according to the CDC, with 11,472 cases reported for the week ending Dec. 20.
- Nationwide flu hospitalizations nearly doubled in one week, rising from 9,944 to 19,053, and flu-related deaths have reached approximately 3,100, including an increase in pediatric deaths from two to five.
- The dominant strain this season is Influenza A, which has mutated to evade immune responses and is associated with more severe illness, contributing to the spike in hospitalizations.
- Despite concerns about the new strain, WHO experts affirm that current vaccines and standard precautions remain effective, and vaccination is
