US Flu Season Sees Doctor Visits Surge to 15-Year High
Despite the severity of this flu season, vaccination rates have remained consistent with previous years, according to the CDC.
Flu season in the US is the most intense it’s been in at least 15 years
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years.
US flu cases are peaking for a second time this season. Now you can test for the virus at home
The United States is seeing a second peak in flu cases this season. After doctor’s office visits for flu dipped early this year, they jumped past the previous season peak at the end of last month, with a 30% test positivity rate — and there are still months to go.
Flu is hitting a second peak in the U.S. this season
For a second time this season, at least 41 states are reporting high or very high levels of the flu. Here's how to stay safe.
This winter flu season is shaping up as the worst in 15 years
The U.S. winter virus season is in full force and driving more doctor's office visits than any in the past decade.
This flu season is the worst it’s been in the US in at least 15 years, data suggests
One indicator of flu activity is the percentage of doctor’s office visits driven by flu-like symptoms. Last week, that number was clearly higher than the peak of any winter flu season since 2009-2010,
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