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Data from the flu season that's wrapping up in the Southern Hemisphere has doctors preparing for what could be a bad one in the United States this winter. Australia is seeing its worst flu season in five years. “We should be prepared to expect higher ...
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If it feels like everyone around you has come down with the flu, you're not imagining it. As of Jan. 9, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that at least 15 million people have gotten sick with the flu this season.
Doctors warn the spike is hitting families in waves, often starting with children before spreading to older relatives.
Influenza A viruses are responsible for most flu outbreaks and severe cases, while influenza B viruses also contribute significantly, particularly among children. Each year, the influenza vaccine is updated based on the strains selected through global surveillance to match the viruses most likely to circulate during the upcoming flu season.