This flu season is expected to be the worst in over a decade, with a severe strain of the virus spreading throughout the US, only the West Coast, in particular California, not feeling the full affects.
The H3N2 Influenza A virus is a virulent strain, and is causing numbers to peak earlier in the season than normal. Health officials are warning that the situation could become worse with cases expected to peak with the next 3 weeks.
Hospitals and health care providers are struggling to cope with the cases. Boston has declared a health emergency, with cases 10 times higher than they were last year.