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United States flu activity:  Low
 2008-2009   Past years
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Data current through: January 15, 2009

What is the flu?

Influenza (the flu) is a serious contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Millions of people in the United States get the flu each year. Most people are sick for about a week. Some people (especially young children, pregnant women, older people, and people with chronic health problems) can get very sick and may die from the flu.

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Source: American Lung Association

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