CDC reports single-week decrease in flu activity — but "upsurge" may loom
The CDC noted a recent dip in influenza activity, but experts say more increases are expected, meaning it's not time to back down from precautions like the flu shot.
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The CDC noted a recent dip in influenza activity, but experts say more increases are expected, meaning it's not time to back down from precautions like the flu shot.
The COVID-19 virus is continually changing, and a recent subvariant, the JN.1, is rapidly climbing the charts.
As seasonal virus activity surges across the United States, experts stress the importance of preventive measures – such as masking and vaccination – and the value of treatment for those who do get sick.
"COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising quickly," the CDC said, and the new variant JN.1 is making up an increasing share of cases.
U.S. health officials say cases are also rising in other parts of the country.
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Shot reduced the risk of flu-related hospitalization by nearly three-quarters among children
Health officials bracing for a possible surge in respiratory illnesses after the winter holidays since that was seen following Thanksgiving
Some animal shelters have had to suspend dog adoptions because of flu or pneumovirus cases
Some animal shelters have had to suspend dog adoptions because of flu or pneumovirus cases
Although the numbers are especially high for this time of year, experts say the trends are otherwise following an expected pattern, and the early arrival of flu season doesn't necessarily mean it will last longer or be more severe.
