Tag: Influenza
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Flu Rising in the U.S. From Subclade K Variant
What is Subclade K and why it matters Health officials are monitoring a rapid rise in influenza cases across the United States, driven by a newly identified variant known as subclade K. This genetic branch of the flu virus has shown a higher early transmission rate in several countries and is now becoming a prominent…
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Flu Rising in the U.S. Driven by New Variant Subclade K
Overview: Flu cases climb with a new subclade Health officials are monitoring a notable uptick in flu cases across the United States, with experts pointing to a new influenza variant commonly referred to as subclade K. This variant has shown early activity in other regions before taking hold in parts of the U.S., and researchers…
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Flu Cases Surge in North Texas Amid Concern Over ‘Super Flu’ Variant
North Texas Braces for a Tough Flu Season Health officials in North Texas are sounding the alarm as influenza infections rise earlier than expected and appear to be intensifying. Local hospitals report a steady uptick in patients with flu-like symptoms, a trend that began to take shape in mid-December and has continued into the new…
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North Texas Faces Spike in Flu Cases as ‘Super Flu’ Variant Raises Alarm
North Texas Experiencing a Notable Flu Surge As temperatures dip and families settle into the winter routine, health officials in North Texas are sounding the alarm over a marked increase in influenza cases. Local hospitals and clinics report a measurable rise in patients presenting with flu-like symptoms, beginning in mid-December and accelerating through January preliminary…
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Flu Cases Surge in North Texas as Health Officials Warn of a ‘Super Flu’ Variant
Overview: A Potentially Severe Flu Season Emerges in North Texas Health officials in North Texas are raising alarms as influenza activity climbs, with pediatric and hospital data suggesting a sharper rise than seen in recent winters. While January data is not yet complete, mid-December trends reported by Children’s Health indicate a measurable uptick in flu…
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New Jersey Faces Double Flu Cases as New Variant Emerges
New Jersey Braces for a Soaring Flu Season Influenza activity in New Jersey has surged to levels not seen in recent winters. State health data released Friday shows a persistent, week-by-week rise in flu cases, with health officials warning that the trend could continue if a new variant proves more transmissible. As the calendar moves…
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NJ Flu Cases Double Last Year as New Variant Emerges
Overview: Flu Sees a Sharp Rise in New Jersey Influenza activity in New Jersey has surged, with health officials reporting thousands more cases than at the same point last year. State data released on Friday shows a continued, rapid increase in flu activity as the winter season intensifies. For the week ending December 27, New…
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New Jersey Flu Surge: Double the Cases from Last Year as New Variant Emerges
New Jersey Experiences a Double-Digit Flu Surge Influenza is spreading rapidly across New Jersey, with state health officials reporting a dramatic increase in cases for the week ending December 27. Data show that 12,211 flu cases were recorded in that period, more than twice the number of cases from the same week a year earlier.…
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What Is the ‘Super Flu’ That Is Spreading in Europe and the United States?
What is the so-called ‘Super Flu’? The term “Super Flu” has emerged in media and public health discussions to describe a notably severe influenza season. While not a single new virus, the designation points to a combination of circulating flu strains, higher case counts, and symptoms that can overwhelm healthcare systems. In recent months, health…
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What Is the ‘Super Flu’ Spreading Across Europe and the United States in 2024-25
What Has Researchers Calling It a “Super Flu”? Public health officials and media outlets have used the term “super flu” to describe a season where influenza activity is unusually early, widespread, and severe. The 2024-25 season has seen higher hospitalization rates and more intense waves in parts of Europe and the United States than typical…