Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that influenza is on the rise across the United States, and 44 states are experiencing high levels.
The agency said that 31 U.S. jurisdictions, which include territories and the District of Columbia, have “very high” levels, while 16 areas had “high” levels as of Nov. 26. Only Alaska, Vermont, and Michigan reported low flu transmission, while West Virginia and Hawaii are seeing moderate levels.
Eleven states—including California, Texas, and Virginia—have the highest level of respiratory illness activity, according to the CDC. CDC officials said that 7.5 percent of outpatient medical visits last week were caused by influenza-like illnesses….