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Coronavirus is big news, but in the Philly area and across the U.S., flu keeps rising

The CDC estimated Friday that 22 million Americans have gotten the flu this season, 210,000 have been hospitalized because of it and 12,000 have died.

For now, the flu is a bigger threat to Americans than the new coronavirus from China. Infectious disease experts still recommend getting a flu shot.
For now, the flu is a bigger threat to Americans than the new coronavirus from China. Infectious disease experts still recommend getting a flu shot.Read moreAntonio Perez / MCT
    by Stacey Burling
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