Health officials in Boston warn of a 114 percent surge in flu cases as a severe nationwide outbreak driven by a new viral variant arrives earlier than expected.This rapid increase follows CDC data reporting 4.6 million illnesses and 49,000 hospitalizations across the USA, with pediatric infections rising by 217 percent in some areas.Health commissioners including
Bisola Ojikutu and
Jeanne McCoy urge immediate vaccination to prevent severe outcomes despite a significant decline in immunization rates among children.
Published: 4h | Updated: 3h