More than 900 Californians have died from the flu so far this season amid low vaccine rates, state says
Of the 900 Californians who have succumbed to influenza this season, 15 were children, according to state public health data.
CDC: Flu season worst in a decade
The current flu season is shaping up to be the worst in a decade. So far, there have been at least 29 million illnesses and 370,000 hospitalizations related to the flu -- the most since the 2015-2016 season, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's weekly flu report .
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.
CDC officials say flu season is one of the worst in years
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show a rise in severe and even deadly flu cases. Officials are now saying that it is the worst flu season in years. NBC’s Maggie Vespa reports for Saturday TODAY.
Flu cases up in RI by 50% from last season. Why this year is worse than others
PROVIDENCE – If you feel like everyone around you is getting influenza – also known as the flu – you may not be entirely wrong. Influenza cases were up by about 50% compared to last January, according to data from Rhode Island’s Department of Health.
Flu season reaches high severity level; 191 died in Massachusetts
Seasonal influenza virus infection is linked to 19,000 deaths nationwide, including 86 pediatric cases, according to the Feb. 15 CDC surveillance report.
More than 900 Californians, including 15 children, have died from the flu this season
Over 900 people have died from influenza since the beginning of October in California, more than have died at this point in any of the last six respiratory virus seasons, according to a report
Nearly 250 people have died from the flu in NC this season. What’s behind the outbreak?
Nearly 250 people in North Carolina have died from influenza since late last year, and case counts are still on the rise. There have been 246 flu-related deaths in North Carolina since Oct. 5, according to data from the N.
Flu season is peaking in these 13 states, data shows
With flu cases spiking in the U.S., the CDC released new stats for flu activity nationwide. Here are the states with the highest activity.
This year’s flu season is extra severe. Can you get it twice in one season?
Can you get the flu twice during the same season? Yes, and certain people are at higher risk, experts say. Here's how reinfection happens and tips to stay safe.
Why is this year’s flu season so bad? Doctors weigh in on symptoms and prevention
Doctor visits and hospitalizations for flu have hit a 15-year high. Why is this flu season so bad? Experts discuss influenza ...
Northern California doctors hope warmer weather will help stem worst flu season in years
Last week, four more children died from the flu in California – bringing the season total to 15 deaths. And the state health ...
Why has the flu season been so bad this year? A new study explores
Journalist Alex Berenson gives insight into one of the worst flu seasons in decades and shares why he believes 2020 destroyed ...
Deadly flu season: CDC reports more deaths from flu than COVID in recent weekly data
Weekly numbers show that 2% of U.S. deaths for week 5 were due to the flu. COVID was responsible for 1.5% of deaths in the ...
It's the most intense flu season in 15 years. What's the impact on Brevard families?
The United States is experiencing its worst flu season in 15 years, with high rates of infection, hospitalizations and deaths ...