‘Super flu’: This year’s flu cases hitting harder, earlier, local doctors say

In some parts of the country, hospitals are experiencing a surge in patients with severe flu symptoms.

New data locally shows this year’s flu is hitting earlier and harder than last winter.

Coming up at 5 p.m. on Channel 11, reporter Cara Sapida hears from local doctors about what’s fueling the increase in “super flu” cases.

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