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Flu Cases Surge: Hospitals Brace for February Peak

1/4/2025

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Flu cases are skyrocketing across the U.S., particularly in Florida, Minnesota, and Alabama. As hospitalizations for respiratory illnesses surge, health officials are sounding the alarm, urging everyone to get vaccinated and take preventive measures. With the flu season expected to peak in early February, vulnerable populations face heightened risks.

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Story summary

Flu cases are skyrocketing across the U.S., particularly in Florida, Minnesota, and Alabama. As hospitalizations for respiratory illnesses surge, health officials are sounding the alarm, urging everyone to get vaccinated and take preventive measures. With the flu season expected to peak in early February, vulnerable populations face heightened risks.