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Flu Surge in New England: CDC Urges Precautions

1/14/2025

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Flu cases are on the rise in New England, especially in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, leading the CDC to sound the alarm. Maine reports around 100 flu-related hospitalizations this season. Health experts urge everyone to get vaccinated, practice good hand hygiene, and stay home when feeling unwell to combat the spread of respiratory illnesses like COVID and RSV.

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Flu cases are on the rise in New England, especially in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, leading the CDC to sound the alarm. Maine reports around 100 flu-related hospitalizations this season. Health experts urge everyone to get vaccinated, practice good hand hygiene, and stay home when feeling unwell to combat the spread of respiratory illnesses like COVID and RSV.