Becker's Healthcare February 19, 2025
After a moderate influenza season last year, flu has returned with a vengeance this winter.
The CDC estimates flu has killed between 16,000 to 79,000 people (including 68 children), infected between 29 million and 51 million people, and hospitalized up to 820,000 since Oct. 1. This season is now being regarded as the most severe flu season in the U.S. in 15 years.
Here’s everything you need to know about this extreme flu season:
The toll of the 2024-25 flu season
Flu activity has risen significantly in recent weeks, placing significant pressure on the U.S. healthcare system.
Seven facts to know:
- The CDC has classified this season as high severity for all age groups for the first time...
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