January 11, 2018
Flu activity in the U.S was very high in the end of 2017. In fact, all but four U.S. states and Washington D.C. reported widespread flu activity for the final week of 2017, accounting for a 10-state increase from the previous week, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Those four states—Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, and New Jersey—have reported regional activity, while Washington, D.C. reported local activity. U.S. territories Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands did not report flu activity to the CDC for the week of December 30, 2017.
It’s important to know the symptoms and what actions to take if they arise. Historically, January and February are peak months for the flu and it is important to still get vaccinated for the flu if you have not received a flu shot already in the 2017/2018 season.
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