Flu has sickened 38 million, CDC says

Becker's Healthcare March 20, 2020
Mackenzie Bean

The CDC estimates flu has caused 38 million illnesses, 390,000 hospitalizations and 23,000 deaths this season, according to the agency’s most recent FluView report.

Six things to know:

1. The percentage of respiratory specimens that tested positive for flu continued to decrease in the week ending March 14.

2. However, flu-like activity increased for the second week in a row after three weeks of decline. The CDC noted more Americans than normal may be seeking care for respiratory illness due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

3. While the national flu and pneumonia...

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