How Is This Year's Flu Season Stacking Up?

The 2016-2017 flu season is looking a bit worse than it did at this time last year—which was relatively mild—according to the CDC. Every state is currently reporting influenza outbreaks, with widespread flu activity in Northwest, the Northeast, and parts of the mid-Atlantic region.

CDC: Flu Season Is Worsening NBC News— The 2016-2017 flu season is looking a bit worse than it did at this time last year—which was relatively mild—according to the CDC. Every state is currently reporting influenza outbreaks, with widespread flu activity in Northwest, the Northeast, and parts of the mid-Atlantic region. Read More →

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