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Clinic visits for influenza-like illness increased from 4.3% to 4.8%, 6 more pediatric deaths were confirmed, and the H3N2 strain appears to be surging.

Flu is widespread in 47 states, and the CDC reports 4 more pediatric flu deaths.

The percentage of people visiting the doctor for influenza-like illness  jumped from 3.3% to 3.8%, and hospitalization rates continue to climb.

All 10 US regions are showing elevated flulike illness, and pediatric deaths have reached 22.

The CDC estimates 2.9 million to 3.5 million have needed to see a doctor, and up to 83,500 have been hospitalized for flu.