Flu yet to hit peak in central Ohio, health officials say
Hospitalizations related to the flu are up 90%, and doctor visits related to the flu are up 29%, according to the Ohio Department of Health.
Sick right now? Flu is resurging to yet a higher peak this season.
Flu cases had previously peaked this season at the very end of December. At week 52 —ending on December 28—the percentage of outpatient visits related to influenza-like illnesses (ILI) hit about 6.76 percent,
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.
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.
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.
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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Flu cases on the rise amid new concerns about government health data
There have been an estimated 24 million flu illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations and 13,000 deaths so far this season — but the Trump administration has made it harder to communicate vital health data.
Flu levels now highest since 2009 pandemic, CDC reports
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Flu surges to 15-year-high in US — as NYC sees largest number of cases in 5 years
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Flu bug bites Colorado as cases and hospitalizations rise
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CDC estimates at least 24 million have had seasonal flu
More than 24 million people have had seasonal flu this season, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control ...
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Flu hospitalizes reach 5-year high in Minnesota
Health experts say the best protection from the flu is getting vaccinated, and it's not too late in the season to do so. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, about 31.5% of Minnesotans ...
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Louisville health expert says lower vaccination rates contribute to increase in flu cases
Experts with UofL Health said fewer people were vaccinated this year, a contributing factor to a sharp peak in cases of the ...
Flu numbers spiking across country
According to local infectious disease doctors, the flu is circulating at a level we haven't seen in quite some time.