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Already severe flu season is overwhelming hospitals and ERs

By Today.com  
   January 08, 2026

At least 45 states are reporting 'high' or 'very high' influenza activity, and doctor's visits for flu-like symptoms have reached the highest level in more than 25 years, according to new data from the CDC. The influx in flu is crowding emergency rooms and overwhelming hospitals.

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