Flu Season Described

Flu Season Described As Worst In Years: Here's What To Know
With data showing a significant rise in flu cases nationwide, medical experts are describing it as the worst flu season since before the COVID-19 pandemic. There have been over 24 million flu cases nationwide this season,
When will flu season end?
Flu activity remains "very high" in most states, the Centers for Disease Control said this week, as illnesses, emergency room visits and hospitalizations all continue to trend upward.
Flu season in the US is the most intense it's been in at least 15 years
The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years. One indicator of flu activity is the percentage of doctor’s office visits driven by flu-like symptoms.
Chicago grapples with country's worst flu season in 15 years
Data from the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention on doctors' visits for flu-like symptoms indicate this is the most intense flu season since 2009-10.
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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