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Flu Deaths Down 1.8%, But Activity Remains High

1/28/2026

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From January 10 to 17, deaths decreased by 1.8% and healthcare visits fell by 4.4%, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The flu season runs October to May and may not have peaked yet.
Flu activity remains high in Idaho and New York.
In Cleveland, hospitalizations have nearly doubled versus last year.
Pediatric vaccination rates have slightly dropped.

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Story summary

From January 10 to 17, deaths decreased by 1.8% and healthcare visits fell by 4.4%, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The flu season runs October to May and may not have peaked yet.
Flu activity remains high in Idaho and New York.
In Cleveland, hospitalizations have nearly doubled versus last year.
Pediatric vaccination rates have slightly dropped.