Key Takeaways
- The US has recorded over 15,000 deaths from flu this season, according to the CDC.
- There have been at least 22 million flu illnesses and 250,000 hospitalisations in the US this season.
- The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine as long as influenza viruses are spreading.
Los Angeles: There have been at least 22 million flu illnesses, 250,000 hospitalisations, and 15,000 deaths from flu so far this season in the United States, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Seasonal influenza activity remains elevated nationally with increases in some parts of the country.
Eight influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported during the latest week ending Feb. 3, bringing the season total to 74 pediatric deaths, according to CDC.
Over 11,000 patients were admitted to hospitals with flu in the latest week, CDC data showed.
CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine as long as influenza viruses are spreading.
