Becker's Healthcare December 30, 2025
Flu deaths are significantly elevated this season, according to preliminary CDC data.
The share of deaths attributed to flu has doubled over the last week but still remains within the range typically seen early in the flu season, according to preliminary CDC data.
In the week ending Dec. 20, 0.5% of all deaths were due to flu, up from 0.25% the week prior, according to the agency’s latest FluView report. This figure has been rising since November but remains below peak levels observed in more severe years.
Early-season death estimates typically represent a small share of...
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