The CDC said the number of US flu cases this season reached 15 million as of the week ending Jan. 18, with widespread flu activity reported in 48 states and high flu activity in 35 states. The agency estimates that there have been 140,000 flu-related hospitalizations and 8,200 flu-related fatalities, including 54 pediatric deaths, so far this season.

Please schedule an appointment if you have signs of the flu or any other illness. It is not too late to get an influenza vaccine. Contact Aveon Health with any questions or concerns or to schedule your evaluation.