A new flu strain is spreading rapidly across the U.S., driving a surge in cases and hospitalizations. The newest flu strain, a variant of influenza A (H3N2), commonly referred to as the "super flu," ...

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Healthcare visits in December hit record highs as flu activity surged nationwide. This season’s flu surge, driven in part by a new strain nicknamed the "super flu," has Ohio among the states with the ...

A new flu strain nicknamed the "super flu" contributed to a surge in healthcare visits nationwide in December. Ohio is among the states with the highest flu activity, though hospitalizations saw a ...