H1N1 vaccine given at elementary school in Virginia
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius talks to children during an H1N1 Flu immunization clinic for students at Carlin Springs Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia on January 7, 2010. The virus is currently hitting hardest in Virginia, but the vaccine has now become widely available. UPI/Roger L. Wollenberg
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Health officials said Friday 146 influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported during the U.S. flu season, which is nearly over.
There were 53,692 pneumonia and influenza U.S. deaths in the 2009 H1N1 swine flu pandemic and the hardest hit were those age 65 and younger, researchers say.
U.S. influenza activity remained low, but a total of 138 influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported for this year's flu season, health officials say.
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Most of the United States reports normal levels of flu activity, but pockets linger in some areas, federal health officials say.
U.S. influenza activity decreased and 48 states and New York City experienced minimal activity for the week ending April 6, health officials said.
U.S. seasonal influenza activity remains on the decline, but pockets of cases persist with influenza B accounting for 75 percent of them, officials say.
Influenza activity remained elevated in the United States, but decreased in most areas especially in the South, federal health officials said Friday.
Influenza activity remains elevated in parts of the United States, but there continues to be a downward trend nationally, health officials say.
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