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Summary

Flu season is intensifying after a late start, with a 12% increase in positive tests and over 12,000 hospitalizations in the week ending December 21, according to the CDC.

So far, there have been 3.1 million flu illnesses, 37,000 hospitalizations, and 1,500 deaths, including nine pediatric fatalities. Activity is highest in the South and West Coast, with severe cases reported across all age groups.

Experts urge vaccination, noting flu shots reduce severe outcomes and have historically prevented millions of cases and deaths annually.

It’s not too late to get a flu shot.

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[-] SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 26 points 2 days ago

I like how this article uses a photo of a sign saying "Free Flu Shots" but its just got enough fidelity that you can just barely read the disclaimer.

*No cost to you with most insurance

So not actually free, then, huh? I've paid into my insurance to cover it. I'm sick of living in fucking the USA where every little tiny lived experience amounts to being fucking gaslit by every corporation around you.

[-] catloaf@lemm.ee 2 points 1 day ago

If it gets people in the door to be vaccinated, I'm willing to let it slide.

[-] HubertManne@moist.catsweat.com 2 points 1 day ago

now I sorta wish I had held off another month or so on my vaxs. I tend to get them so that they are matured for the holidays.

[-] mercphilby@discuss.online 4 points 2 days ago

I wonder how many people don’t get vaccinated because they are hoping something takes them out.

[-] catloaf@lemm.ee 1 points 1 day ago

Vanishingly few.

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