'Explosion of flu cases' | New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases across the US and Canada

New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases across the US and Canada

Snippet of Article: "After a sharp uptick in flu cases in mid-December 2025, flu activity across the U.S. and Canada remains high. ...the season has yet to peak in the U.S., according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As an emergency room pediatrician in central Massachusetts, I’m seeing a tremendous amount of flu over the past few weeks. I’m hearing from colleagues in emergency rooms across the country that they are experiencing a similar explosion of flu cases...."

Source: theconversation.com

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Contagious flu strain spreading. Here’s what you need to know about the mutation

Snippet of Article: "...The variant is a more contagious mutation of the influenza A(H3N2) virus, the most predominant version of the flu since September, according to the World Health Organization.

Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note this season’s flu vaccine “may be reduced” but still being effective in reducing the chances of hospitalization and death. ..."

Source: fortworthreport.org

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