Western Washington Braces for Flu Surge as H3N2 Spreads
TL;DR
A fast-spreading H3N2 influenza A variant is driving a surge in emergency department visits and hospitalizations across Western Washington, with 10 flu-related deaths in King County; vaccination rates are about 31%, but shots remain the best protection against severe illness, as officials urge vaccination and preventive measures through the winter peak.
- Fast-spreading flu strain pushes ER visits higher across Western Washington KING5.com
- Providence to restrict visitors under the age of 18 in hospitals and clinics in Spokane, Stevens counties NonStop Local KHQ
- Underage visitors no longer allowed at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital amid flu uptick The Spokesman-Review
- Washington hospitals see rise in flu patients Axios
- Flu season hits hard in Benton and Franklin counties Nonstop Local News
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