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41 States Reporting Widespread Flu Cases Including Vt., NY, NH

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Flu cases around the country have jumped dramatically and some hospitals plan to open additional units for patients.

41 states are reporting "widespread" flu cases including those in our area.

Health officials report a higher number of people needing to be hospitalized with symptoms ranging from fever and coughing to muscle aches.

So far the CDC says at least 22,000 people have been hospitalized. 18 people have died, all children.

Experts can't say for sure why the flu is much stronger this year.

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