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Sunday, November 1, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
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Flu hospitalizations are at their highest mid-October level since 2010

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CDC data show flu test positivity climbing week after week, with almost all cases from the H1N1 strain. Adults 65 and older are being hospitalized at the highest rate, and the Southeast is seeing the most admissions. It's not too late for a flu shot, and antiviral pills work best when started within a day or two of symptoms.

Source: Medical Daily

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