The current flu season has reached alarming levels, with hospitalizations and outpatient visits peaking at a 15-year high, according to the CDC. It has been classified as high severity, with current illness rates reminiscent of the 2009 H1N1 pandemic. The situation is especially grave for children, with 98 fatalities reported, predominantly among the unvaccinated. Additionally, there has been a rise in neurological complications linked to flu. Despite the high illness rates, critical advisory meetings for the upcoming vaccine formulation have been canceled, raising concerns about future preparedness.
Rates of hospitalizations and outpatient visits for influenza are at a 15-year high, with the CDC classifying this flu season as high severity.
As of February 22, 98 children, mostly unvaccinated, have died from flu in the U.S. this season, highlighting the severe impact on young populations.
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