At least 18 million cases of seasonal flu have caused 12,000 deaths and led to 190,000 hospitalizations since the start of this season in the United States, according to the latest estimates released yesterday by the country’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). .
However, while seasonal influenza activity remains high, it is decreasing in most areas, the CDC estimated.
CDC data indicates that more than 20,700 people were hospitalized with influenza in the United States in the last week ending December 17, while 17 influenza-associated pediatric deaths were recorded during the same period, for a total of 47 reported since the start of the season.
The CDC has urged the public to get the flu shot every year to prevent infection and serious consequences.
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