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The U.S. flu season is off to a very early start. It's hitting the South and West now

By Mike Stobbe

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday posted its latest update, reporting that seven states were reporting high flu activity last week, up from two states the week before.

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Influenza

A contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, with seasonal outbreaks each year.

Flu causes many hospital admissions every season, especially among older and vulnerable people.

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