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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control andPreventionestimates that during the 2023-2024 U.S. flu season, there were: 35 million to 65 million flu illnesses 16 million to 30 million flu-related medical visits 390,000 to 830,000 flu-related hospitalizations 25,000 to 72,000 flu-related deaths...
*According to preliminary estimates of flu burden in the 2023-2024 season. Who is at risk? Everyone is at risk of catching the flu, but those with a higher risk of developing severe flu-related complications are the elderly, young children, and those with certain health conditions. What are...
During the 2023-24 flu season, the CDC reportednearly 200 children died, most of whom were eligible for a vaccine but did not receive one. "Unfortunately, coming out of the COVID pandemic, we have seen a rise invaccine skepticism, people less willing to get vaccinated, and as we've see...
What months are considered flu season? The flu is most active between the fall and winter months. During the 2023 to 2024 flu season, CDC reports showed that national flu activity started to increase in October 2023 and didn’t start to decline until mid-April 2024. ...
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Last year, over 916,300 people were hospitalized with severe COVID-19, resulting in 75,500 deaths. Additionally, during the 2023-2024 flu season, around 44,900 individuals succumbed to flu complications. "Our top recommendation for protecting yourself and your loved ones from respiratory illness ...
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4CDC. Frequently Asked Influenza (Flu) Questions: 2022-2023 Season. Available at:https://www.cdc.gov/flu/season/faq-flu-season-2022-2023.htm 5CDC. 3 Facts about Flu Vaccination, Treatment and Pregnancy. Available at:https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pregnancy/hcp-toolkit/flu-vaccine-pregnancy.ht...
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