respiratory illness

Flu activity in the U.S. has surged to its highest level in 25 years, driven by a fast-spreading new strain that is pushing hospitalizations higher nationwide.
New Jersey’s latest health report shows flu, RSV and other viruses increasing as early December brings more illness. Hospitals are seeing more cases across the state.
A new H3N2 flu strain that emerged over the summer is spreading quickly overseas and could influence the start of flu season in the U.S. Health officials say activity may