CDC: Flu seems to level off except in the West

Health officials say nine more deaths of children from the flu have been reported, bringing the total this flu season to 29.

(HealthDay)—Forty-eight states are now reporting widespread flu activity, up from 47 last week, U.S. health officials reported Friday.

(AP) -- Health officials say the flu season is finally here - the slowest start in nearly 25 years.

(AP) -- The flu season is winding down and turning out to be one of the mildest in years, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Health officials say flu is more widespread across the nation, but the number of hard-hit states has declined.

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