Experts Warn of Severe and Widespread Flu Season
TL;DR
A new 'super flu' variant of influenza A H3N2, called subclade K, is causing a severe flu season in the UK and the US, with concerns about vaccine effectiveness due to mutations. Experts recommend getting vaccinated and using antiviral treatments like Tamiflu to reduce severity, as the season is expected to be particularly challenging.
- This ‘super flu’ could cause widespread serious illness, experts say Northeastern Global News
- Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried" CBS News
- 'So much flu': What to know as flu season ramps up early this year NBC News
- ‘Everybody’s got the flu.’ Cases are spiking quickly in children, doctors say. The Boston Globe
- Doctors warn of severe flu season as U.S. records 1,900 deaths, including three children WOAI
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