Flu numbers are rising sharply in Texas, as well as the rest of the country, according to the Central for Disease Control.
In new numbers released by the CDC on Tuesday, 20 states are seeing "VERY HIGH flu-like illnesses," with Texas listed among them.
CDC estimates that there have been at least 7.5 million illnesses, 81,000 hospitalizations, and 3,100 deaths across the United States from flu this season so far. That is up from 4.6 million illnesses, 49,000 hospitalizations, and 1,900 deaths in the prior week's update.
The bulk of cases are linked to the new variant known as subclade K, according to thousands of samples sent to the CDC.
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Experts say that the flu vaccine will still help reduce the risk of severe illness, including hospitalization and death.
According to the CDC, everyone over the age of six months is recommended to receive their annual flu shot, noting that it is not too late.