The US recorded more than 25 million cases and 17,000 deaths from seasonal flu | Health

A vaccine pioneer against influenza and COVID-19 in Monterey Park, California, USA. (Photo: AFP/VNA)

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States has recorded at least 25 million cases since the beginning of the flu season. fluof which 270,000 cases must hospitalize and 17,000 deaths.

According to the same agency, in the week ending January 14, in the US, more than 6,300 people were hospitalized due to influenza infection.

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In addition, from the beginning of the flu season to now, there have been 85 patients dead due to infection with this virus, including 6 cases recorded this week.

With the number of flu cases increasing rapidly, CDC USA urge people to actively get a flu shot every year to prevent infection and avoid the risk of severe symptoms.

Lan Nhi (VNA/Vietnam+)

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