Flu cases rising ahead of major holiday gatherings
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that nearly 13% of people who were tested for the flu had positive results in the last week.
A lot of people across the U.S. may have to miss out on certain holiday traditions because they are sick this year. While COVID is certainly still spreading, so are other respiratory illness, including the flu.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that nearly 13% of people who were tested for the flu had positive results in the last week. That continues an upward trend from previous weeks.
The southern U.S. currently appears to be the hardest hit this flu season. South Carolina and Louisiana have reported the highest levels of respiratory illnesses, including flu. Alabama, New Mexico and New York are also reporting very high levels, but just below the amounts seen in Louisiana and South Carolina.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
People are encouraged to protect themselves from the flu by getting the annual vaccine. It's recommended for those six months and older.
