New Hampshire hospitals report a sharp rise in flu cases

N.H. hospitals are seeing a sharp rise in flu cases The increase comes after two mild flu years due to COVID mitigation measures. New Hampshire Public Radio

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The past two years saw little flu activity, as COVID-related mitigation measures like masking and social distancing kept influenza and other viruses largely in check compared to typical flu seasons. Before the pandemic, flu killed tens of thousands of Americans each year.

Experts had warned that this flu season would likely be more severe, now that those measures have mostly ended. Many people’s immune systems will also be encountering flu viruses for the first time in several years.

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