Flu cases are surging and rates will likely get worse, new CDC data shows

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There have been at least 7.5 million illnesses and 3,100 deaths from flu this season, according to CDC data. And flu cases are expected to rise significantly in the coming weeks.

Flu season is off to a rough start this year, according to new CDC data. The virus is spreading faster than in previous years and the surge is likely to get worse. Here's what you need to know.

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Flu cases are surging and rates will likely get worse, new CDC data shows

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