Why is this year’s flu season so bad? Doctors weigh in on symptoms and prevention
Flu hospitalizations and doctor visits are at a 15-year high. Why is this flu season so bad? Doctors discuss influenza trends, symptoms and how to stay safe.
Flu surging: How to reduce your cold and flu symptoms this season
This year’s winter flu season appears to be the most serious in 15 years, with cases ticking higher than at the peak of the 2009-2010 winter flu season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The flu has killed 16,000 people this season. These are the states with the worst outbreaks
It’s shaping up to be the worst flu season since 2009, according to data from the CDC, with a “very high” level of spread in a number of states. Currently, America is experiencing its worst flu season since 2009,
Do you have norovirus or the flu? As both illnesses spread, doctors share common symptoms
The main symptoms of norovirus include signs of gastroenteritis, Martinello says. A mild norovirus infection might just cause some loose stools and loss of appetite, Martinello says. But a more severe bout can come with a fever. And, with severe vomiting and diarrhea, dehydration is also often a worry.
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.
This Flu Season Is the Worst in a Decade. Here Are 3 Ways To Stay Protected
Flu season is in full force in the United States. At least 310,000 flu-related hospitalizations and 13,000 deaths have been reported since October, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
An intense flu season is filling hospitals with severely ill patients
The US is in the throes an unusually intense and severe flu season, with hospitalization rates topping the levels seen with Covid-19 at some points of the pandemic.
Flu cases up in RI by 50% from last season. Why this year is worse than others
PROVIDENCE – If you feel like everyone around you is getting influenza – also known as the flu – you may not be entirely wrong. Influenza cases were up by about 50% compared to last January, according to data from Rhode Island’s Department of Health.
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.S. in 15 years.
US winter flu deaths outpace COVID for first time in five years
Seasonal influenza has reached its highest levels in over 15 years and has now surpassed COVID-19 deaths for the past two ...
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 ...
Snohomish County sees deadliest flu season in 3 years
The Snohomish County Health Department says 15 people have died from the flu – making this the deadliest season in three ...
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Missouri’s flu cases reach ‘very high’ levels
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services says the state’s flu season has reached very high levels – a trend that ...
Flu hospitalizations hit five-year high in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE – As New England gets walloped by a forceful flu season, the number of people hospitalized with influenza in Rhode ...
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America’s Flu Crisis Is a Public Health Disaster in the Making
This flu season is shaping up to be the worst in at least 15 years. While the exact number of cases is impossible to ...
Flu outbreak is causing a deadly children’s brain illness: What are the symptoms?
And there’s another illness — linked to the flu but dangerously unreported — that is leading to tragic outcomes in children.
Carnival season brings flu concerns: Don't let the flu spoil your Mardi Gras fun
With the flu season in full swing, now is the crucial time to get vaccinated to ensure you don't miss out on the festivities.