The CDC reports that flu activity continues at a "relatively low" level through most of the country.
They do also report that "increases in activity are expected in the coming weeks," and it is easy to see signs of that increased flu activity already, with:
- regional flu activity in Colorado, Kentucky, Missouri, and Virginia
- local flu activity in California, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Texas
- only three states reporting no flu activity
- Google Flu Trends continuing to report a moderate level of flu activity
And even with the low level of flu activity to this point, the CDC does report the first pediatric flu death of this year's flu season. As a reminder to those who think flu is a mild disease, there were 122 pediatric flu deaths last year.
Are you ready for flu season? Most importantly, has everyone in your family gotten their flu vaccine? If not, it isn't too late. Now would still be a good time to get a flu vaccine and be protected for the rest of flu season.
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