Flu activity is currently categorized as 'very high' in 29 states, especially in the South, with Louisiana, Tennessee, and South Carolina leading. Northeastern states also report high levels. Children ages 0-4 are particularly affected, with 16 pediatric deaths recorded recently, totaling 47 for the season. The CDC estimates over 20 million illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations, and 11,000 deaths this flu season. Most cases are attributed to influenza A viruses. Vaccination rates are troublingly low at 44% among adults, significantly below the target of 70%.
Current flu activity is high across the U.S., with 29 states reporting 'very high' rates. Children under 5 are the hardest hit this season.
The CDC reports 20 million flu illnesses and 47 pediatric deaths so far this season, underscoring the seriousness of the outbreak.
Hospitalizations have surged this flu season, with the CDC estimating 250,000 hospitalizations and 11,000 flu-related deaths nationally.
Flu vaccination rates are significantly low, with only 44% of U.S. adults vaccinated, falling below the 70% public health goal.
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