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Flu Cases Surge: 12 Million Infections This Season

1/27/2025

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Flu cases are skyrocketing across the United States, with the CDC reporting a staggering 12 million infections, 160,000 hospitalizations, and 6,600 deaths this season. Dr. Sean Liu describes the situation as "out of control." Early treatment with Tamiflu can save high-risk patients, while new at-home tests help differentiate between flu and Covid, guiding crucial treatment choices.

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Flu cases are skyrocketing across the United States, with the CDC reporting a staggering 12 million infections, 160,000 hospitalizations, and 6,600 deaths this season. Dr. Sean Liu describes the situation as "out of control." Early treatment with Tamiflu can save high-risk patients, while new at-home tests help differentiate between flu and Covid, guiding crucial treatment choices.