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12,000 US deaths from Influenza this season

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UPEI Health & Wellness Centre, 2nd floor North, Murphy Building

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates at least 22 million cases of influenza in the United States this flu season, with 210,000 hospitalizations and 12,000 deaths. In contrast, there have been 12 cases of Corona Virus.  It is not too late to get the Flu Shot (Influenza Vaccine).  We still have some in stock at the health centre.  The strain of Influenza this flu season has affected more children and individuals under 25 years old than other years.  Avoid the second wave of the flu and get your shot now!