According to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) FluView report, seasonal influenza activity has reached a new season high, according to an article on the Infection Control Today website.
Influenza activity is widespread in 48 states and Puerto Rico, and influenza-like illness levels have reached 4.8 percent.
Flu activity still remains well below what was observed last season, but this week another six flu-related pediatric deaths were reported to the CDC, bringing the total to 34.
CDC expects flu activity to remain elevated for a number of weeks.
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