Since the 2017-18 flu season officially started October 1, more than 3,000 Texans have tested positive for influenza, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. This is considered a high rate and is expected to increase closer to peak flu season. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 23,607 (range 3,349-48,614) influenza-associated deaths and over 200,000 influenza-associated hospitalizations occur every year in the United States. ...
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