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Flu activity now highest in 15 years: How is West Virginia doing?

Posted 02/28/25

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(NEXSTAR) – Influenza cases continue to mount with the virus reaching activity levels in the U.S. not seen for the last 15 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, data shows that West Virginia appears to be dodging the flu bullet this season.

One indicator of flu activity is the percentage of doctor’s office visits driven by flu-like symptoms. Last week, that number was clearly higher than the peak of any winter flu season since 2009-2010, when a swine flu pandemic hit the nation, according to data posted Friday morning by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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