Flu season is most intense it’s been in at least 15 years

Flu season in the US is the most intense it’s been in at least 15 years
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years.
US faces worst flu season in 15 years: 24 million infected, 13,000 dead
The U.S. is experiencing its most intense flu season in 15 years, with 24 million infections, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 deaths. Flu is surging nationwide, impacting schools and straining healthcare systems.
U.S. facing most intense flu season in at least 15 years
One indicator of flu activity is the percentage of doctor’s office visits driven by flu-like symptoms. Last week, that number was clearly higher than the peak of any winter flu season since 2009-2010.
This winter flu season is shaping up as the worst in 15 years
The U.S. winter virus season is in full force and driving more doctor's office visits than any in the past decade.
This flu season is the worst it’s been in the US in at least 15 years, data suggests
One indicator of flu activity is the percentage of doctor’s office visits driven by flu-like symptoms. Last week, that number was clearly higher than the peak of any winter flu season since 2009-2010,
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