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For the week ending on Feb. 15, the CDC classified 26 states and Washington, D.C., as having "very high" flu activity levels and 16 states as having "high" activity levels.
This marks the fourth consecutive week in which flu activity remained high, with the season being classified as one of high severity.
More than half of states and Washington, D.C., reported having "very high" flu activity. While it's still considered high, it's lower than last week's peak, when more than two-thirds of states reported high activity.
Since the start of October, the CDC estimates there have been at least 33 million influenza illnesses, 430,000 hospitalizations and 19,000 deaths during this flu cycle. Flu-related pediatric deaths have totaled 86, with 18 reported this week.
Each week, the CDC monitors doctors' visits for flu-like illnesses and labels each state on a scale from 바카라 게임 웹사이트minimal바카라 게임 웹사이트 to 바카라 게임 웹사이트very high바카라 게임 웹사이트 flu activity levels. The exception is Vermont, which the CDC reports having "inadequate data."
Flu season most often peaks in February, according to CDC data. Prescription flu antiviral drugs can treat the illness, which the CDC recommends starting them as early as possible, especially for patients at higher risk for severe illness.
Anyone aged 6 months and older is recommended to get an annual flu shot, according to the CDC. You can find vaccination locations near you at vaccines.gov.
