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January 28, 2026

Flu Activity Declines Nationwide, but ER Visits Rise for School-Aged Children, CDC Says

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Flu activity across the United States is beginning to decline, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but emergency room visits among school-aged children are increasing.

January 16, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Atrium Health Floyd Doctor Urges “Three Simple Steps” to Cut Winter Illness Risk

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As the new year begins, Atrium Health Floyd is reminding Northwest Georgians that respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19, and RSV tend to surge during the winter months—and prevention is still the best defense.