In the United States, a total of 125 flu deaths have been recorded in children this season, revealed data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The number and weekly rate of flu hospital admissions continue to decline in the country.
Flu Season in the United States
About 1,400 people were hospitalized with flu in the latest week ending March 4, CDC data showed.
The CDC recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older get an annual vaccine as long as flu activity continues.
There are also prescription flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat flu illness, which need to be started as early as possible, said the CDC.
Source: IANS
Source link
#Pediatric #Flu #Deaths #Reported #United #States
