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Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual. A new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, is spreading quickly. At the same time, fewer people are getting flu ...

A fast-spreading mutated flu variant that caused severe outbreaks abroad is now the dominant strain in the United States. The so-called "super flu" is surging across the country, sickening millions ...

After a particularly rough December with record-high health care visits, flu cases are on the decline so far in January. "Elevated influenza activity is expected to continue for several more weeks," ...