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Nationwide surge in flu-related emergency room visits classified as "very high" by CDC

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  • The CDC reports that emergency room visits due to **influenza are currently classified as "very high"** across the nation.
  • This season's flu wave is **later than in the previous two years**, aligning more closely with the trends of the 2019-2020 season.
  • Western states are experiencing **particularly high levels of flu**, with Oregon showing **8.4%** of emergency visits related to the virus.
  • Health officials note a **significant increase in flu cases** compared to last season, with some hospitals seeing daily patient counts near record levels.
  • Experts suggest a **"tripledemic"** of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 is unlikely this year, as COVID-19 levels rise only slowly in comparison.

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