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Flu Surge: 71,123 Cases in NY, Vaccination Urged

12/29/2025

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The flu is surging, with New York reporting 71,123 infections for the week ending December 20.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says cases are rising in 47 states, with Hawaii the only decline.
A new subclade K variant raises concerns about vaccine effectiveness, but vaccines still offer benefits.
Vaccination rates are down to 47.6 million doses this season, prompting authorities to urge vaccination for everyone six months and older.

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Story summary

The flu is surging, with New York reporting 71,123 infections for the week ending December 20.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says cases are rising in 47 states, with Hawaii the only decline.
A new subclade K variant raises concerns about vaccine effectiveness, but vaccines still offer benefits.
Vaccination rates are down to 47.6 million doses this season, prompting authorities to urge vaccination for everyone six months and older.