125 Pediatric Flu Deaths Reported in the United States
In the United States, a total of 125 flu deaths have been recorded in children this season, revealed data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The number and weekly rate of flu hospital admissions continue to decline in the country.
Flu Season in the United States
About 1,400 people were hospitalized with flu in the latest week ending March 4, CDC data showed.‘So far this season in the United States there have been at least 26 million flu illnesses, 290,000 hospitalizations, and 18,000 deaths from flu, estimates the CDC.’
The CDC recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older get an annual vaccine as long as flu activity continues.
There are also prescription flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat flu illness, which need to be started as early as possible, said the CDC.
Source: IANS