H3N2 viruses fuel 'epidemic' levels of flu season deaths, CDC says

Deaths due to influenza and pneumonia have hit “epidemic” levels in the U.S. as flu activity became widespread in 36 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.



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