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Flu Surge Forces School Closures Amid High Absenteeism

2/1/2025

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A wave of flu infections has forced numerous schools across the US to shut their doors, with absenteeism soaring above 40% among students and staff. The CDC warns that flu activity is alarmingly high in 28 states, a troubling trend tied to decreasing vaccination rates. This season alone, 16 million Americans have fallen ill, resulting in 8,300 tragic deaths.

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A wave of flu infections has forced numerous schools across the US to shut their doors, with absenteeism soaring above 40% among students and staff. The CDC warns that flu activity is alarmingly high in 28 states, a troubling trend tied to decreasing vaccination rates. This season alone, 16 million Americans have fallen ill, resulting in 8,300 tragic deaths.