Roland S. Martin
February 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Don’t Play Games With The Flu. It Can Take You Out!
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Key Takeaways
- 1The severe flu season is taking a significant toll across the United States, with cases surging nationwide.
- 2The severity of this flu season stems from the dominant strain circulating - the H3N2 influenza virus strain, specifically a subvariant called subK.
- 3Certain populations face the highest risk of complications from this flu strain.
- 4This respiratory virus season brings additional challenges as we're dealing with not just flu, but COVID-19 and RSV simultaneously.
- 5Despite current anti-vaccine movements, medical experts strongly recommend flu vaccination for everyone six months and older.
Overview
The severe flu season is taking a significant toll across the United States, with cases surging nationwide. From California, where two adults have died from flu in San Francisco, to New Jersey, where a 2-year-old has tragically lost their life, the numbers are alarming. Current estimates show 19 million illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations, and 10,000 deaths this season.
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