It's shaping up to be one of the worst flu seasons in Washington since 2022
SEATTLE — Data from some of Washington's biggest counties showed it's shaping up to be the worst flu season in the state since 2022. According to the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), flu activity within the state is very high, with 143 reported deaths and 140 flu-like outbreaks in long-term care facilities since October.
Texas flu activity 'very high' as U.S. faces worst season since 2009
Erin Davis/Axios Visuals At least five children in Texas have died from flu-related illnesses this winter amid the nation's worst flu season in 15 years, according to the latest data from Texas Department of State Health Services.
Flu cases are up, local doctors say it's the worst it's been in over 15 years
Local doctors said the surge in flu has been the worst it's been in more than 15 years. While flu is up, COVID is not as bad as we've seen in previous winters.
Wisconsin is seeing among its worst flu seasons of the past decade. Here's why
Wisconsin's particularly acute flu season follows a nationwide trend, as flu cases in the U.S. hit a 15-year high last week, according to the CDC.
How to prevent getting the amid a more rampant flu season
According to the CDC, seasonal influenza activity remains elevated and continues to increase across the country.
Why this flu season is so severe
The CDC estimates flu has killed between 16,000 to 79,000 people (including 68 children), infected between 29 million and 51 million people, and hospitalized up to 820,000 since Oct. 1. This season is now being regarded as the most severe flu season in the U.
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