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Flu Hospitalizations Surge in New York: Experts Urge Precautions

12/14/2025

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Flu hospitalizations in New York have doubled in recent weeks, as Commissioner James McDonald notes a rapid rise in severe cases.
The state has alerted hospitals to take precautions against the flu variant subclade K, which is prevalent this season.
The CDC reports flu activity has surpassed the epidemic threshold, with Northeast activity highest.
Vaccination among children is 38%, despite last season's record child flu deaths.
Experts urge vaccination and masks in crowded places.

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Flu hospitalizations in New York have doubled in recent weeks, as Commissioner James McDonald notes a rapid rise in severe cases.
The state has alerted hospitals to take precautions against the flu variant subclade K, which is prevalent this season.
The CDC reports flu activity has surpassed the epidemic threshold, with Northeast activity highest.
Vaccination among children is 38%, despite last season's record child flu deaths.
Experts urge vaccination and masks in crowded places.