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Flu Cases Surge: Hospitals Overwhelmed, Schools Close Nationwide

2/12/2025

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Flu cases in the U.S. have skyrocketed, straining hospitals and leading to school closures, especially in Tennessee. With nearly 24 million infections and 310,000 hospitalizations reported by the CDC, experts urge the public to prioritize vaccinations and preventive measures to combat this outbreak, reminiscent of the 2009 swine flu pandemic's severity.

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Story summary

Flu cases in the U.S. have skyrocketed, straining hospitals and leading to school closures, especially in Tennessee. With nearly 24 million infections and 310,000 hospitalizations reported by the CDC, experts urge the public to prioritize vaccinations and preventive measures to combat this outbreak, reminiscent of the 2009 swine flu pandemic's severity.