In early February, flu-related doctor visits and hospitalizations hit their highest levels since the 2009 swine flu pandemic, according to the CDC. The agency reports that at least 33 million Americans have already been sickened during the 2024-2025 flu season.

The CDC's FluView report classifies current flu activity as "high severity." The virus is widespread in 42 states and the District of Columbia, with the South, Southeast, and Midwest seeing the highest rates of infection.

Outpatient visits for flu-like symptoms are at record levels, surpassing any peak since the 2010-2011 season. Most cases stem from influenza A strains (H3N2 and H1N1), which tend to be more severe in adults.

As emergency departments remain overwhelmed, health officials urge high-risk groups -- especially seniors, young children, and those with underlying conditions -- to take extra precautions.

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