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US flu rate at or near highest level in over 15 years, CDC says

The U.S. influenza rate is at or near its highest level in at least 15 years and is still on the rise, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday.

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Flu levels now highest since 2009 pandemic, CDC reports

Levels of influenza nationwide are now at the highest they have been since the peak of the 2009 swine flu pandemic, according to figures published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, amid this winter's second wave of the virus.

Doctors' visits for flu highest in 15 years, most since swine flu pandemic: CDC

Outpatient health care visits for flu-like illnesses are at their highest levels in 15 years, according to data updated Friday by the CDC.

A Kentucky child has died of flu. Officials urge vaccination

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Kentucky child not vaccinated against influenza dies from flu

A Kentucky child who was unvaccinated for influenza has died from the flu, the Kentucky Department for Public Health announced Friday. This is the first pediatric flu death this season, according to the department.

Lexington Herald-Leader on MSN · 6h

A Kentucky child has died of flu. Officials urge vaccination as cases rise.

Vaccination rates for influenza have been declining, state officials said, with less than 17% of Kentucky children having received it this season. Only 2% of Kentucky kids have go

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Kentucky reports first pediatric flu death

State health officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health announced that a child in Kentucky has died from influenza.

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What is influenza A, the type of flu making people so sick right now?

The flu is spreading far and wide across the U.S. – and influenza A is largely to blame. Of all the flu tests reported to the ...

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LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: State responds to protect poultry, dairy industries from avian influenza

With initial tests indicating positive cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in commercial poultry in five ...

Flu cases rise again, while COVID takes a back seat

It's an unusual winter for respiratory illnesses. The flu is peaking twice: once in early January and again in February.

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The symptoms of influenza A and B can be identical, experts say. Here's what to know

It's flu season, but not all influenza is the same. If you're feeling sick, it helps to know the difference between flu A and ...

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Avian Influenza FAQ: What You Need to Know About Bird Flu

This virus has infected chickens, cattle, and people and caused egg prices to skyrocket. How worried should you be?A farmer ...

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Avian influenza detected in Harris County, Texas Parks and Wildlife advises caution

Texas Parks and Wildlife has confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Harris County, primarily ...

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When does flu season end?: Influenza A continues to spread in United States

Does it feel like you know a lot of people fighting the flu virus this winter? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

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Influenza surge overcrowding Michigan emergency rooms

Hospital system officials urge patients with less than severe symptoms to seek care from their primary care physician or an ...

Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infections in the United States: An Overview

A recent study conducted on human A(H5N1) cases in the United States found that conjunctivitis was the primary symptom ...

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Where is flu surging in the US? Some hospitals are overwhelmed in states with high rates

Flu has surged to high levels across the US, straining hospitals. Experts discuss 2024-25 flu season trends, symptoms to ...

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