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U.S. CDC estimates over 2,300 deaths from flu so far this season

16.12.2023 [10:14]
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Baku, December 16, AZERTAC

There have been at least 3.7 million illnesses, 38,000 hospitalizations and 2,300 deaths from flu so far this season in the United States, Xinhua reports citing to the latest estimates released Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Seasonal influenza activity is elevated in most parts of the country, with the southeast, south-central, and west coast areas of the country reporting the highest levels of activity, according to the CDC weekly review.

The number of weekly flu hospital admissions continued to increase.

Two influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported during the week ending Dec. 9, bringing the 2023-2024 season total to 14 pediatric deaths, according to CDC.

CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine.