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Flu Cases Surge as New Subclade K Strikes Hard

1/8/2026

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  • Flu cases surged in the United States, with hospitalizations rising to over 33,000 by December 2025, and vaccination rates around 40%.
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported over 11 million flu cases and more than 5,000 deaths this season.
  • The spike is largely caused by the new subclade K, not well covered by this year's flu vaccine.