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16 more children dead from flu; peak still to come, CDC says
Sixteen flu-related deaths were reported Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in its weekly flu report. This brings the total number of pediatric flu-related deaths to 53 for the season, which began in October.
'Many more weeks' to come in fierce, deadly flu season, CDC says
This year's seemingly unyielding flu season continues to ravage the entire continental United States, as health authorities track additional deaths and hospitalizations -- and there's more of the season left.
How the flu turns deadly
This flu season is fierce and has already claimed the lives of at least 37 children in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Flu widespread throughout the nation, 30 children dead
This year's flu season ranks among the most severe in recent years.
36 states face widespread flu activity
Flu season is well underway across the United States.
Flu season soars in US, especially in South
After a slow start in October, flu season in the United States is gaining speed, particularly in the South.
Officials report 1st flu-related death for 2014-15 season
Officials with the Department of Health Services reported the first pediatric influenza death for the 2014-15 flu season Wednesday.
St. Clare Hospital restricts visitors due to influenza outbreak
Restrictions geared toward protecting at-risk patients
Due to high rate of influenza cases in the Baraboo, Wisconsin Dells and Lake Delton area, St. Clare Hospital is implementing visitor restrictions, according to a release.
Influenza prevention still important to prioritize
Ebola outbreak is center of focus, other illnesses still important
The possibility of an Ebola outbreak may be a hot topic across the country right now, but doctors say a far more common illness ought to be your first priority this fall.
Docs say get your shots as influenza hospitalizations rise
Young and middle-aged adults especially affected
The state Department of Health Services has reported 565 influenza-related hospitalizations since the beginning of October.
Shutdown prevents doctors from tracking the flu
Oct. 1 marked the official beginning of flu season. Normally, the Center for Disease Control would be updating its Flu View webpage and tracking the disease that affects thousands each year.
Flu season started early, more illness reported
113 confirmed cases this year compared to 7 at the same time last year
Wisconsin health officials said the influenza season is starting early this year and are asking residents to get flu shots.
Flu season started early, more illness reported
113 confirmed cases this year compared to 7 at the same time last year
Wisconsin health officials said the influenza season is starting early this year and are asking residents to get flu shots.
Jefferson County offers influenza vaccines
Multiple clinics will be offered in September, October
With flu season quickly approaching, the Jefferson County Health Department is offering flu vaccines for all ages.
Jefferson County offers influenza vaccines
Multiple clinics will be offered in September, October
With flu season quickly approaching, the Jefferson County Health Department is offering flu vaccines for all ages.
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