CDC: US Flu Deaths Reach Epidemic Level

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CDC: US Flu Deaths Reach Epidemic Level

Updated: Thursday, 30 Dec 2010, 4:15 PM CST

Published : Thursday, 30 Dec 2010, 4:15 PM CST

(NewsCore) - The number of flu cases in the US is on the rise and the proportion

of deaths that have resulted from influenza and pneumonia have reached epidemic

levels, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday in its

weekly report.

The data is not unusual for this time of year, with the number of cases

typically peaking in January and February, the report said.

Influenza cases were reported to be widespread throughout the US, with 13 states

and Puerto Rico reporting regional activity, nine states reporting local

activity and Washington, D.C., the US Virgin Islands and 23 states reporting

sporadic activity.

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Its interesting that with all the panic from the Swine Flu that nothing is being said about the Flu season this year. So many things that were big stories are gone from media attention.

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CDC: US Flu Deaths Reach Epidemic Level