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Flu levels now highest since 2009 pandemic, CDC reports
Levels of influenza nationwide are now at the highest they have been since the peak of the 2009 swine flu pandemic, according to figures published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, amid this winter's second wave of the virus.
Doctors' visits for flu highest in 15 years, most since swine flu pandemic: CDC
Outpatient health care visits for flu-like illnesses are at their highest levels in 15 years, according to data updated Friday by the CDC.
US seasonal flu cases skyrocket to highest level in at least 15 years: CDC
Cases of the seasonal flu in the U.S. have reached their highest numbers in more than a decade, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
US flu rate at or near highest level in over 15 years, CDC says
The U.S. influenza rate is at or near its highest level in at least 15 years and is still on the rise, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday.
Doctor Visits For The Flu Reach 15-Year High In The US
T he United States is experiencing its most intense flu season in 15 years, with doctor visits for flu-like symptoms reaching unprecedented levels since the 2009-2010 swine flu ou
43 US states have 'high' or 'very high' flu activity, latest CDC data shows
Flu activity has hit a new peak for the season and is continuing to increase across the country, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s weekly influenza reports.The CDC classifies 32 states and Washington,

New H5N1 bird flu variant found in Nevada dairy worker

Cat Owners Warned of Bird Flu Risk: 'Vigilance Is Key'
Pet owners must take "proper precautions to reduce the risk of spread," said Dr. Susan Nelson, a veterinarian and professor.
NYC live poultry markets closing for cleaning amid bird flu concerns. Here's what happens next.
A bird flu-related shutdown of all live poultry markets in New York City, Westchester County and Long Island starts today.
Where has the bird flu spread across the US? See map as virus continues to wreak havoc
More than 156 million chickens, ducks, turkeys and other fowl have been slaughtered across the United States since the ...
Household cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health
A small but growing number of house cats have gotten sick from H5N1, the bird flu strain driving the current U.S. outbreak.
US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and luck. Can we do it again?
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What to know about bird flu risk: Are my chicken wings safe?
U.S. food supplies are considered safe from bird flu, but there are steps people can take at home to prevent risks heading ...
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Flu Season in the U.S. Is the Most Intense It's Been in at Least 15 Years
Testing results from patients indicate that two strains of seasonal flu that are causing most illnesses -- a Type A H1N1 and ...
California county sees three teens die of the flu as cases surge
San Diego County health officials are entreating families to get their children vaccinated after three teenagers have died of ...
Are eggs safe to eat as bird flu spreads? Food to eat and avoid
Americans are not the only ones getting sick from the flu this year. An ongoing bird flu outbreak has infected millions of ...