CDC: Flu virus detections on the rise, early signs vaccination down
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Influenza virus detections are rising in the U.S., according to health officials.
"The number of influenza viruses detected by clinical and public health labs has increased in recent weeks. The majority of viruses detected are A(H3N2). Most influenza A(H3N2) infections have occurred among children and young adults ages 5-24 years; however, the proportion of infections occurring among adults age 25 years and older has increased in recent weeks," it reported.
The percentage of outpatient visits due to respiratory illness has also trended upward and is "now at the national baseline," according to the agency.
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