Flu hospitalization rates are higher so far this season than at the same point during each of the past FIFTEEN YEARS, at least
Chart shows Influenza Hospitalization Surveillance Network (FluSurv-NET) cumulative hospitalization data; red line is current (2024-2025) season
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I think the failure at LT took them by surprise for sure. They knew what they’d get back as the year went on.