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Flu Arrives Early in New York With Cases Rising Rapidly in Children
Original: Flu Arrives Early in New York, With Cases Rising Rapidly in Children
Seasonal influenza has arrived earlier than usual in New York state, with health officials reporting a rapid increase in cases among children, according to a report in the New York Times. An early and child-driven flu season raises concerns about pressure on hospitals and the potential for wider spread as the season progresses. Officials typically urge vaccination and preventive measures in response to such trends.
Why now: An unusually early flu season concentrated in children raises public health concern ahead of winter.
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- Flu Arrives Early in New York, With Cases Rising Rapidly in Children · The New York Times
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