Health officials released new numbers that show there have been over 25 million flu cases, 12 million medical visits and 347,000 flu hospitalizations between October 1 and March 2.
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Sadly, nine children died during the first week of March bringing the season's total deaths to 64.
The CDC says the best protection is getting your flu shot.
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