The U.S. now has the highest level of respiratory illness since the 1997-98 flu season, according to new data from the CDC. The rapid spread is being attributed to a new strain of influenza A H3N2, called subclade K, Fox News previously reported. It follows a challenging 2025 flu season, which experts say is rare, as bad flu seasons typically do not occur back-to-back. While the virus is spreading, there are still things you can do to protect yourself. Find out how to stay safe at the link in our bio.

The U.S. now has the highest level of respiratory illness since the 1997-98 flu season, according to new data from the CDC. The rapid spread is being attributed to a new strain of influenza A H3N2, called subclade K, Fox News previously reported. It follows a challenging 2025 flu season, which experts say is rare, as bad flu seasons typically do not occur back-to-back. While the virus is spreading, there are still things you can do to protect yourself. Find out how to stay safe at the link in our bio. ♬ original sound - Yahoo News - undefined
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