PRO/EDR> Influenza (12): USA, seasonal, 2nd wave influenza B

Influenza -- United States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that while flu season is winding down, a 2nd strain that is more severe in younger children remains prevalent.
In an update, the CDC says that reports of the influenza A virus are on the decline while reports of the influenza B virus were more prevalent. A spokesperson for the CDC told CNN that influenza B can be "just as severe" as influenza A, and that "we also know that influenza B tends to be more severe for younger children." Flu

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