January 26, 2024 – Today CDC posted new data that show the proportion of people hospitalized with flu this season in one CDC surveillance system who also have at least one chronic medical condition. Overall, among people hospitalized with flu, about 90% had a least one chronic medical condition. This is consistent with historical data. Annual flu vaccination and prompt flu antiviral treatment are especially important for people who are at higher risk of severe outcomes because they have chronic medical conditions.
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