U.S. Flu Season Surges: 18M+ Cases, 230K Hospitalizations
U.S. flu season reports over 18M cases, 230K hospitalizations and 9.3K deaths. A(H3N2) dominates; 32 pediatric deaths with 90% unvaccinated. CDC urges vaccination.
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