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Increased Flu Cases Amid CDC Data Delays Raise Concerns Among Health Experts

Emergency room physicians express frustration over the CDC’s delayed flu analyses, leading to increased uncertainties during a severe flu season.

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Feb 15th, 2025, 3:44 PM ET

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Emergency room physician Sonya Stokes highlights troubling data delays from the CDC amid a brutal flu season, with estimates of 24 million illnesses and 13,000 deaths. As flu symptoms spike, the CDC cuts off essential communication and data sharing with health professionals and the WHO, creating concern among public health experts. Recent reports indicate adverse effects in cattle and farmworkers from bird flu, aggravating the need for timely data. Experts advocate for immediate restoration of vital data resources to ensure public health safety during this intensified outbreak.

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