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Report: Flu-Related Deaths are Above Normal Nationally
Recent pneumonia and influenza related deaths have been above the epidemic threshold. Check the infographic below for more flu facts.
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In the third week of January, 8.1% of deaths reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were associated with pneumonia and the seasonal flu. That’s above the epidemic threshold for this time of the year, which is normally at 7.2%.
It marks the second week in a row that deaths connected to influenza were above normal and highlights the need for people to get vaccinated for the flu even now.
About 2,800 people had influenza in the week ending January 18, 2014.
There have been 673 hospitalizations in metro Atlanta and 37 confirmed deaths statewide this flu season, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. However, Georgia Health News reports there are signs that the flu activity is declining in Georgia and other Southern states.
Take a look at the infographic above too.
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