In the latest update, it has been reported that cases of the flu have surged to unprecedented levels, setting new records in the year 2025. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a staggering 43 out of the 50 states across the nation have experienced high or very high flu activity during the fifth week of this year.
Furthermore, a special ‘Medicine Ball’ tea that can provide soothing warmth and potentially aid in combatting a cold has been recommended for use at home. The states with the most significant flu activity include Texas, New Mexico, Nebraska, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, South Carolina, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York City, as depicted on a map by the CDC.
While health authorities continue to emphasize the importance of receiving the annual flu vaccination for individuals over 6 months old, it has been reported that only about 44% of adults have received their flu shots this winter. Moreover, there has been a decline in children’s flu vaccinations from 50% to 45%. The effectiveness of this year’s flu vaccine remains uncertain.
Recent updates from Fox News Digital highlight that the CDC is closely monitoring a rise in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China. HMPV, a virus identified in 2001, is currently circulating at levels seen before the pandemic and exhibits symptoms similar to those of the common cold, according to the CDC.
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(Source: Original article on US seasonal flu cases reaching their highest levels in at least 15 years, as reported by the CDC)
