Hospitalizations rose more than 60 percent, from 49,000 to 81,000, and deaths this season have topped 1,200.Twenty‑nine states are now at high or very high influenza‑like illness levels. Very high activity includes much of the Northeast — New York,

The CDC estimated there have been at least 7.5 million illnesses in the U.S., 81,000 hospitalizations and 3,100 deaths from flu so far this season.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.

The CDC estimates there have been at least ​7.5 million million illnesses, ​81,000 hospitalizations and ​3,100 deaths from flu so far this season. ​Five more pediatric deaths were reported this week, bringing the total to ​eight this season.

The U.S. is seeing a post-Thanksgiving spike in influenza, data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday shows.

Flu season is off to a rough start this year, according to new CDC data. The virus is spreading faster than in previous years and the surge is likely to get worse. Here's what you need to know.

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