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Flu Cases Surge, Vaccination Rate Remains Critically Low
Influenza cases are rising sharply and have surpassed the epidemic threshold, with 19 deaths reported among hospitalized patients this season. Only 8.2% of the population has been vaccinated against the flu, with particularly low rates among children and younger adults.
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- 01Flu cases have surged past the epidemic threshold, with 19 deaths recorded this season.
- 02Only 8.2% of the population has received the flu vaccination, a critically low rate.
- 03The majority of flu deaths occurred in individuals aged 65 and older.
- 04Vaccination rates are lowest among children and young adults, below 5%.
- 05Elderly individuals (65+) show the highest vaccination rate at 31.4%.
Vaccination coverage is highest among the elderly, reaching 31.4% for those 65 and older.
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