2013 Flu Season: How to Protect Yourself

Based on recent reports from the CDC, the flu has started to peak nearly 5 weeks early this year, with significant  activity reported in over 41 states with 18 deaths reported in children thus far. The predominant current flu strain that is being reported with widespread activity, H3N2 (Influenza A), appears to have good match to the flu strains in this year's vaccine. H3N2 appears to be a virulent flu strain, which was also seen in the 2003-2004 season, based on reports from the CDC. Flu season usually begins in November, then begins to peak in late January or early February in a typical year. There is no clear reason for its early apparent peaking this season compared with last year, but this may portend a potentially dangerous season to come.
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