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Flu Surge: 24 Million Illnesses and New Strain Alert

2/10/2025

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Influenza is sweeping across the U.S., with 32 states grappling with "very high" flu levels this winter. The CDC reports a staggering 24 million illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 tragic deaths. Adding to the alarm, a new avian influenza strain has been detected in dairy cows in Nevada, sparking fears of possible human transmission.

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Influenza is sweeping across the U.S., with 32 states grappling with "very high" flu levels this winter. The CDC reports a staggering 24 million illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 tragic deaths. Adding to the alarm, a new avian influenza strain has been detected in dairy cows in Nevada, sparking fears of possible human transmission.