CDC estimates millions of flu cases after holiday surge, urges vaccination

Name: CDC estimates millions of flu cases after holiday surge, urges vaccination
Uploaded: 2026-01-06T01:30:20Z
Description: Influenza infections surged over the holidays, with the CDC estimating at least 11 million illnesses, 120,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths so far this season.

Influenza infections surged over the holidays, with the CDC estimating at least 11 million illnesses, 120,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths so far this season.

Posted January 5, 2026 5:30pm PST