Each year, as Americans roll up their sleeves for their annual flu shot, they might be surprised to learn their protection often begins with data from our friends down under.
The mother said her daughter had no prior health issues and suddenly became ill.
The flu season in the U.S. is getting worse with 38 states reporting high or very high levels for respiratory illnesses.
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With so much focus on the coronavirus, it’s easy to forget that we’re in the middle of flu season. “I generally see two or three influenza patients a week during flu season,” said Dr. Linda Yancey, an infectious disease specialist. “This flu season, I have seen exactly two influenza patients for the entire season.”The latest surveillance report from the Texas Department of State Health Services said flu activity is low across the state. “Countries that have not stepped back on their testing are seeing historically low numbers.”Yancey credits the use of masks for helping to keep flu cases low. Yancey warned that flu season isn’t over and peaks can happen later in the season.
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