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Hospitals across the U.S. report a significant uptick in flu cases, with some regions seeing a 50% increase compared to last year. Time to stock up on tissues and hand sanitizer.

Flu season has pulled a Beyoncé and arrived early, unannounced, and ready to steal the spotlight.

U.S.

hospitals are bracing for a sneeze tsunami, as influenza cases spike 50% above last year’s numbers—and we haven’t even hit peak pumpkin spice yet.

From coast to congested coast, ERs are filling with the usual suspects: feverish kids, sniffling boomers, and that one guy who insists it’s “just allergies” while coughing on the registration desk.

Medical staff are already overworked, undercaffeinated, and emotionally preparing for flu TikToks to replace COVID dances.

The CDC says the early wave is due to low vaccination rates, pandemic immunity hangovers, and a virus strain that clearly woke up and chose violence.

Pharmacies are scrambling, vaccine lines are growing, and somewhere a Walgreens receipt is stretching across state lines.

Why it matters? Because this isn't your average sniffle season.

It's a full-blown germ rave, and if you're not vaccinated, you're the open bar.

Welcome to the party. Latest update?

Clinics are begging people to get jabbed, masks are making a socially acceptable comeback, and Kleenex stock is suddenly looking like a strong investment.

Sources: CBS News – “Hospitals report spike as flu hits early” (24 Apr 2025) NBC News – “Flu cases up 50% over last year, CDC urges early vaccination” (24 Apr 2025)

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