Severe Flu Season Infects Thousands Of Arizonans

According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, influenza activity is elevated this season. (Photo by Blake Hemmel/Cronkite News)

By Eric Jakows

Widespread flu activity has made the 2017-18 season one of the worst in years, especially in Arizona. Every county in the state has confirmed an influenza infection this season, and about 19,000 more Arizonans have been infected compared with last year. The middle-aged and elderly in particular are being affected more than normal.

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