Special Report

How Bad Is the Flu Season in Every State?

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Vermont
> Flu-like illness activity level: Low
> Flu-like symptoms in week ending Nov 26: 2.2% of 4,317 patients
> Flu activity baseline during offseason for Region 1: 2.0% of patients
> 65 and over population: 20.6% (4th highest)
> 5 and under population: 4.2% (the lowest)

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Virginia
> Flu-like illness activity level: Very High
> Flu-like symptoms in week ending Nov 26: 9.2% of 115,396 patients
> Flu activity baseline during offseason for Region 3: 2.1% of patients
> 65 and over population: 16.3% (11th lowest)
> 5 and under population: 5.6% (23rd lowest)

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Washington
> Flu-like illness activity level: Very High
> Flu-like symptoms in week ending Nov 26: 12.9% of 45,967 patients
> Flu activity baseline during offseason for Region 10: 1.8% of patients
> 65 and over population: 16.2% (9th lowest)
> 5 and under population: 5.6% (25th lowest)

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West Virginia
> Flu-like illness activity level: Moderate
> Flu-like symptoms in week ending Nov 26: 3.7% of 6,968 patients
> Flu activity baseline during offseason for Region 3: 2.1% of patients
> 65 and over population: 20.7% (3rd highest)
> 5 and under population: 5.0% (8th lowest)

Wisconsin
> Flu-like illness activity level: High
> Flu-like symptoms in week ending Nov 26: 4.1% of 20,294 patients
> Flu activity baseline during offseason for Region 5: 2.5% of patients
> 65 and over population: 17.9% (18th highest)
> 5 and under population: 5.3% (16th lowest)

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