"According to CDC data for the week ending December 13, 14.8% of samples tested positive for influenza. This is the highest level of positive cases so far this season. A total of 927 influenza viruses were reported by public health laboratories. Of those, 911 were influenza A and 16 were influenza B. Of the 706 influenza A viruses that were subtyped, 89.9% were influenza A H3N2."
"What are symptoms of the flu? Typical symptoms of the flu vary from mild to severe. The CDC says these are the main symptoms to watch out for: fever or feeling feverish/chills cough sore throat runny or stuffy nose muscle or body aches headaches fatigue (tiredness) possible vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children than adults) The agency notes that not everyone with the flu gets a fever."
Positive influenza test results reached 14.8% for the week ending December 13, the highest level recorded so far this season. Laboratories reported 927 influenza viruses, 911 influenza A and 16 influenza B; of 706 subtyped influenza A viruses, 89.9% were H3N2. A mutated H3N2 subclade K variant has emerged after multiple mutations. Several states, including New York, report peak activity and rising hospitalizations. CDC reporting will be delayed for the Christmas holiday; data for the week ending December 20 will be posted December 30. Typical flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, fatigue, and possible vomiting or diarrhea in children; fever is not always present.
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