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Flu Deaths Rise Amid Declining Cases, Low Vaccinations

3/8/2025

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Flu activity in the U.S. has shown a slight decline over the past three weeks, yet the situation remains dire, with 16 pediatric deaths adding to a grim total of 114 this season. The aggressive Influenza A strains, H1N1 and H3N2, thrive amid low vaccination rates. Meanwhile, COVID-19 cases hold steady, with hospitalizations and wastewater detections on the decline.

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Story summary

Flu activity in the U.S. has shown a slight decline over the past three weeks, yet the situation remains dire, with 16 pediatric deaths adding to a grim total of 114 this season. The aggressive Influenza A strains, H1N1 and H3N2, thrive amid low vaccination rates. Meanwhile, COVID-19 cases hold steady, with hospitalizations and wastewater detections on the decline.