Widespread Flu Cases Reported
Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 -- 8:01 AM
(CBS) -As many as 36 states across the country have reported widespread influenza activity already.Experts say it's too soon to say how bad the flu season will be this year. The early start of the outbreaks is attributed to the low efficacy of the vaccine and possibly the cold temperatures gripping much of the country. The CDC said the strain H3N2 is responsible for the majority of the deadliest cases reported this season.
In the last week of 2017, 21 states experienced high influenza activity and another five qualified in the moderate range. More than 30 people have been reported dead from the flu this season
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