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This Is 1 of Worst Flu Seasons in Decades

Experts warn flu season hasn’t peaked yet, and will get worse before it gets better

At least 24 million illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 influenza-linked deaths—including 57 children—have plagued the U.S. this season.

Time · 11h

This Is One of the Worst Flu Seasons in Decades

Low vaccination rates may also be contributing to this year’s sick season. As of late January, U.S. vaccine uptake was well below the CDC’s target of 70% coverage, with only about 44% of U.S. adults and children vaccinated. That’s on par with recent seasons for adults, but lower than normal for kids.

CNN · 1d

Flu season in the US is the most intense it’s been in at least 15 years

The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years.

Flu deaths outpace COVID deaths in 22 states

USA TODAY on MSN · 4h

Deadly flu season: CDC reports more deaths from flu than COVID in recent weekly data

Weekly numbers show that 2% of U.S. deaths for week 5 were due to the flu. COVID was responsible for 1.5% of deaths in the nation, the numbers show.

CBS News on MSN · 22h

Flu deaths may have surpassed COVID deaths nationwide for first time since start of pandemic, early CDC data suggests

Partial CDC data suggest that influenza deaths may have already reached as high as 2% of deaths for the week ending on Feb. 1, also surpassing COVID-19 mortality nationwide which was holding at around 1.5%. More complete data is expected to be published Friday.

East Bay Times · 1d

Flu deaths surpass COVID deaths in California for the first time since the start of the pandemic

During the first years of the COVID pandemic, elevated precautions mostly suppressed the perennial flu outbreaks that typically kill between 10,000 and 50,000 people annually in the United States.

Egg prices soar in US due to bird flu outbreak

NBC News · 40m

Egg prices soaring as bird flu spreads across country

Farmers are having to take new measures to protect their flocks as bird flu cases are spreading across the country. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin shows us how one farmer is keeping his chickens safe, but having to pass the cost on to his customers.

ABC News on MSN · 3h

Stores limit egg purchases, thefts rise amid bird flu spread

Grocery stores and supermarkets have limited egg purchases, and some people have resorted to stealing in order to get their hands on eggs.

USA Today · 6h

Egg prices soar in the US due to bird flu outbreak as some grocery stores limit purchases

Shoppers in the U.S. are seeing egg prices soar and purchase limits imposed due to a bird flu outbreak affecting supply.

More bird flu found in Central Texas

Austin American-Statesman · 6h

More bird flu found in Central Texas as black vultures in New Braunfels test positive

Bird flu is spreading among Central Texas wild birds as migration brings more and more birds here for the winter.

KVUE-TV Austin on MSN · 1h

New cases of bird flu detected in vultures at popular park in New Braunfels

Texas Parks and Wildlife announced bird flu is killing vultures at Landa Park in New Braunfels.

KXAN Austin on MSN · 5h

Bird flu found in black vultures near New Braunfels

Empty shelves and surging prices are the problems consumers are facing as the egg supply feels the effects of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as the bird flu.

Flu Cases Are Surging

Flu season typically ends in May, which means it isn’t too late for a flu shot. (Just remember that it takes a couple of ...

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Massachusetts sees highest number of flu cases in years and only 2 out of 5 people are vaccinated

The number of flu cases in Massachusetts is at its highest percentage in years, according to the Department of Public Health, ...

Fact Check: Bird flu does not only affect poultry and livestock

Poultry flocks infected with bird flu are culled to prevent the spread of the virus whereas culling wild birds is generally ...

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The severity of the flu in Mass. is ‘very high.’ Here’s what to know.

Massachusetts is seeing the highest level of the flu since before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Department of ...

Flu is surging nationwide, with 24 million cases so far

Ten states and New York City are experiencing the highest levels of flu activity, according to the CDC. Flu cases are surging ...

CNET on MSN5h

11 Wellness Editor-Backed Hacks for Surviving Cold and Flu Season

As we make our way though cold and flu season, this is what we're doing to protect our health and avoid getting sick.

House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health

More than 80 domestic cats have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022. Experts say there's a risk that cats could ...

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2 children die from flu in North Carolina, health officials say

North Carolina, health officials say ...

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This Is 1 of Worst Flu Seasons in Decades

Flu deaths outpace COVID deaths in 22 states

Egg prices soar in US due to bird flu outbreak

More bird flu found in Central Texas

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