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- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a U.S. flu surge with 7.5 million illnesses, 81,000 hospitalizations, 3,100 deaths.
- The rise is driven by H3N2 subclade K, affecting children.
- New York reports 71,000 flu cases in a week, the highest since 2004.
- Experts urge vaccination for anyone aged six months and older, noting it reduces severity even if the match is imperfect.
