The CDC estimates that influenza causes between 9.2 million and 35.6 million illnesses each year. Of these, roughly 140,000 to 710,000 cases require hospitalization, and as many as 56,000 result in death. So how do you make sure you don’t wind up an unlucky statistic? Start by brushing up on your flu facts.
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