Flu cases in the United States have surged again this season, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting over 20 million cases and 11,000 deaths. Hospitalizations rose sharply, with estimates indicating upward of 38,000 hospitalizations last week. In addition to flu, wastewater testing reveals elevated levels of COVID-19. New at-home tests for both COVID-19 and flu are now accessible, providing quick results through self-collected nasal swabs. These tests represent a significant advancement in managing respiratory illnesses without necessitating clinic visits.
After a dip in early flu cases, the US is now experiencing a second peak, with infections surpassing last season's peak and record hospitalizations.
The CDC reports at least 20 million flu cases and 11,000 deaths this season, compounding concerns alongside rising COVID-19 levels and other respiratory viruses.
New at-home tests for both flu and COVID-19, available at pharmacies, enable users to quickly identify respiratory illnesses without clinic visits.
Tests like Healgen and Pfizer's Lucira are now authorized for emergency use, utilizing rapid antigen and genetic material detection to provide swift results.
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