Flu season surge has outbreaks spreading wider than last year according to : KXAN

According to the CDC, Flu cases peak between December and March, sometimes lasting until May. It is the height of Flu season and right now the country is in a middle of a surge. Flu symptoms:Fever, or chillsCoughSore throatRunny noseBody achesHeadachesFatigueSome vomiting and diarrhea The Center for Disease Control says Flu activity is higher this year than last year and considerably more widespread within each state. Experts say if you haven't already, there is still time to get a flu shot.




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WNY Physicians: Flu season is not over yet

I think patients, especially with high-deductibles, we've seen a lot of patients stay home and not go to the Physicians' Office. Related Coverage Orchard Park School closed after norovirus-like illness outbreakBUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – It's flu season, and people in most states are being hit with a double whammy of influenza and Norovirus, the winter virus also commonly known as the stomach flu. Dr. Chow says if you're having trouble breathing or can't keep liquids down go see your physician. "Good hand-washing is probably the best thing to do by far."Noro-virus, a fecal-oral bug is highly contagious, especially in close settings like a school. Dr. Chow said, that was probably a good idea.



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