The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 13 states have "high" or "very high" levels of flu-like illnesses. That is double the number from the week before.  According to the CDC's website, seasonal influenza activity continues to increase nationwide. This comes as many Americans are gathering with family and friends for the holidays.  The numbers show a 9% increase in people who have tested positive for the flu. The mai…

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Winter viruses are expected to rise in the coming weeks

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Flu cases in NHS hospitals five-times as high as last year

Illinois health officials advised of an uptick in respiratory illnesses on Monday as families geared up for holiday celebrations in the following days.

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Illinois heath officials warn of uptick in COVID, flu and RSV ahead of holiday gatherings

Doctors say it's not too late to get a flu vaccine.

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A whole host of winter illnesses can disrupt the holiday season and fill up emergency services that are already overburdened. Here are some good habits to adopt to get treated without saturating them.

Tout un tas de maladies hivernales peuvent venir perturber les fêtes de fin d'année et remplir des services d'urgences déjà bien surchargés. Voici quelques bons réflexes à adopter pour se faire soigner sans les saturer.

Rhumes, grippes, bronchiolites… Les bons gestes à adopter pour ne pas engorger les urgences pendant les fêtes

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Colds, flu, bronchiolitis... The right things to do to avoid clogging up the emergency room during the holidays

Thirteen states reported high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week, about double from the week before.

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Surging flu cases and lagging vaccines have experts worried this season

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Flu Cases Start to Surge as Americans Prepare for Holiday Gatherings

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Case rates for influenza are on the rise in Michigan. Notably, the vaccination rate is down. 
	
		Sign up for the News 8 daily newsletter	   Dr. Andrew Jameson, the Regional Division Head for Specialty Medicine and an infectious disease doctor with Trinity Health, says he is already treating patients with serious complications. “This is not something to downplay. It’s not something you want. Actually, there are peopl…

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Flu cases are rising heading into holidays

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - As the holiday season arrives, so does flu season. Jamie Swift, the Chief Infection Prevention Officer at Ballad Heath, said local cases have tripled in the last week, but the total number of cases is not abnormal as of Monday. "Every flu season runs a little bit different," Swift said. "These numbers increased quickly, which is a little bit different. So they really almost tripled over a week. And so we're keeping a…

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(CBS, KYMA/KECY) - Seasonal illnesses are increasing just as we get ready to celebrate the holidays. The CDC reports positive flu tests are up 9%  in the most recent week, and cases of whooping cough are six times last year's rate. Dr. Susannah Hills appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss how to avoid getting sick and protect loved ones this holiday season. 
"It's sort of common sense guidelines that we've given for all viruses apply this year as w…

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Seasonal illnesses increase amid the holiday season

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A ‘silent’ COVID surge may hit the US over the holidays, experts warn — here's what that means

Flu numbers rising as Americans get set to gather with family over the holidays

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