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'This is the time of year when we see spikes': Central Georgia hospitals seeing influx of flu cases but it's normal this time of year

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'A bit unusual' | CDC already reporting a 'very high' level of the flu in Georgia

Metro Atlanta typically sees a surge in flu cases in January or early February, according to a medical director at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
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Flu season quickly approaches Central Georgia

According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, flu season starts in early October and can run until May. So how can you prepare for this year's flu season?
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Flu cases in Georgia breaking records not seen in more than a decade, CDC director says

Dr. Rochelle Walensky addresses concerns over the "triple-demic."
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Many Atlantans say they're skipping out on this year's flu shot

Doctors say vaccine fatigue may lead to higher flu numbers.
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Georgia leads the nation in flu cases, experts say

While flu season usually kicks off in fall and winter, the flu and other respiratory illnesses have picked up, especially in kids.
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Central Georgia health experts urge vaccination as flu season arrives

"It's definitely more important to get your flu shot this year than ever before because we're going to see that rise again," says Resident Physician Brewer Carter
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Experts say some kids need two doses of the flu vaccine. What parents need to know

Experts urge families not to delay getting a flu shot as soon as it's available, which is especially important for kids who may need two doses.
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Georgia seeing high flu activity amid COVID-19 surge

The Centers for Disease Control are currently showing the state of Georgia hitting the "very high" spectrum for flu activity.
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'These things can progress to something very severe': Georgia sees uptick in child flu cases

State data shows kids 4 and under account for nearly 40% of the more than 17,000 flu-related doctor visits in Georgia so far this season
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Georgia sees nation's 2nd-highest influenza rate this season

Nationwide, nearly 90 percent of flu like illnesses have occurred among people between 5 and 24 years old.
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Central Georgia doctors urge people to get flu vaccine ahead of possible severe season

Flu season's on its way here, with COVID-19 still packing hospitals with patients.

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'This is the time of year when we see spikes': Central Georgia hospitals seeing influx of flu cases but it's normal this time of year

'A bit unusual' | CDC already reporting a 'very high' level of the flu in Georgia

Flu season quickly approaches Central Georgia

Flu cases in Georgia breaking records not seen in more than a decade, CDC director says

Many Atlantans say they're skipping out on this year's flu shot

Georgia leads the nation in flu cases, experts say

Central Georgia health experts urge vaccination as flu season arrives

Experts say some kids need two doses of the flu vaccine. What parents need to know

Georgia seeing high flu activity amid COVID-19 surge

'These things can progress to something very severe': Georgia sees uptick in child flu cases

Georgia sees nation's 2nd-highest influenza rate this season

Central Georgia doctors urge people to get flu vaccine ahead of possible severe season

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