There has been a steep rise in flu cases in Pennsylvania and the number of flu patients admitted to the hospital is increasing.
The State Health Department reports that hospitals had allowed more than 3,800 adults with flu on 15 February, and doctors in the hospital treated 449 children.
The case numbers seem to worry about the Pittsburgh area in Westmoreland County.
The typical flu season goes from the end of December to the beginning of March on every year.
We usually have to approach the end of the severity of the flu season, but according to the officials of the district hospital we are currently at the peak.
Elia Smith, a student in Westmoreland County who spoke with KDKA-TV, says that his basketball team was struck by the flu.
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Carol Fox from Westmoreland Hospital again confirmed to KDKA TV that worrying flu cases.
“The flu levels that we see are one of the highest of the season that influences our patients and employees. We encourage everyone to take precautions, including frequent hand washing, to reduce the spread.”
According to the CDC this year, this year’s flu stem is the worst as long as they have kept up, but 28 years ago.
“I can hardly talk because I have flu now. Well, I got the worst,” said resident Janelle Franklin. “I just don’t have my voice back.”
Some doctors say that the flu can be extra intense this year, because fewer people get the flu shot.
“I don’t have a flu shot; I don’t know many people with a flu shot,” said Resident De Volb.
However, doctors are also quickly to say that it is not too late to get a chance to protect you for the rest of the season.
Is a peak in fallen on this point typical in the season? According to doctors, no. The flu is different every year, and when and where it peaks is also different.
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