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Flu Surge Sparks Urgent Vaccination Push Amid Outbreak

1/15/2025

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Flu seasons are hitting hard in the U.S. and Cyprus, leading to a surge in hospitalizations and tragic fatalities, especially among at-risk groups. Emergency visits for flu in the U.S. have skyrocketed compared to past years. Health officials are sounding the alarm for vaccinations, while a bird flu outbreak adds to the urgency, prompting federal efforts to avert a potential pandemic.

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Story summary

Flu seasons are hitting hard in the U.S. and Cyprus, leading to a surge in hospitalizations and tragic fatalities, especially among at-risk groups. Emergency visits for flu in the U.S. have skyrocketed compared to past years. Health officials are sounding the alarm for vaccinations, while a bird flu outbreak adds to the urgency, prompting federal efforts to avert a potential pandemic.