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Officials Caution 2019-2020 Flu Season May Be Severe
After the flu claimed the life of a 4-year-old in California, health officials are warning that the upcoming flu season could be severe.
New Drug to Treat the Flu Approved by FDA
The new drug, Xofluza, is the first new antiviral flu treatment with a novel mechanism of action approved by the FDA in nearly 20 years.
80,000 Flu Deaths Reported in the U.S. in 2017
900,000 Americans were hospitalized and 80,000 Americans, including a record-breaking 180 children, died from the flu during the 2017-2018 season.