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What is influenza B, the type of flu now on the rise?

(NEXSTAR) – The flu is once again spreading far and wide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday there was a 19% rise in people testing positive for influenza in the most ...
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New type of flu emerges: What to know about the new K variant of influenza A

As we get deeper into flu season, a new type of the influenza virus has been identified, the Centers for Disease Control and ...
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Which flu type is going around in 2026? Difference between Type A, B

It's flu season in Massachusetts, and most sick Bay Staters are coming down with Influenza Type A, according to recent health data. During the week of Dec. 28, 2025, to Jan. 3, 2026, there were 7,514 ...
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Flu cases in the US surged during the holidays, already rivals last winter’s numbers

US flu infections surged over the holidays, and health officials are calling it a severe season that is likely to get worse. New government data posted Monday — for flu activity through the week of ...