We Could Be Turning the Corner on the Flu
While it’s still at epidemic levels, the severity of the outbreak may be easing.
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The influenza outbreak that’s killed thousands of Americans and wreaked havoc on the lives of many more seems to have passed its peak and started a slow retreat.
The number of doctor visits for flu-like symptoms plateaued in the week ended Feb. 10, accounting for 7.5 percent of medical appointments, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While it’s a good sign that flu activity is starting to level off, it’s a far cry from the precipitous drop in doctor visits typically seen when a busy season starts to come to a close.