Flu cases surge nationwide as CDC reports high number of illnesses, hospitalizations

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports “high” or “very high” respiratory illness activity in 32 states, with hospitalizations doubling in a week—19,053 admissions recorded. Over 7.5 million illnesses, 81,000 hospitalizations and 3,100 deaths (including eight pediatric fatalities) have been attributed to flu this season.
• A mutated H3N2 influenza A variant (subclade K)—linked to severe outbreaks in the United Kingdom, Japan and Canada—now dominates U.S. cases (92% of samples). Experts warn it evades immunity, disproportionately harming children under four and older adults.
• This year’s flu shot doesn’t fully target subclade K, yet officials claim it reduces severe outcomes. Historical data contradicts CDC assurances: Cochrane reviews found flu vaccines ineffective for children under two and offering “little to no benefit” for elderly nursing home residents.
• The CDC’s oft-cited “36,000 annual flu deaths” includes non-flu respiratory/cardiac fatalities; actual flu deaths range from 494-1,722 yearly. Meanwhile, VAERS reports 84,000 flu vaccine injuries, including 1,000+ deaths and 1,600+ Guillain-Barré cases—raising risk-vs.-benefit concerns.
• While mainstream media pushes vaccines, natural immunity strategies (detox protocols, immune-boosting nutrition) are ignored. Critics highlight ties between public health funding and vaccine compliance, alongside buried research (e.g., flu shots linked to 10x higher Alzheimer’s risk).

The United States is facing a sharp rise in flu cases this season, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting “high” or “very high” respiratory illness activity in 32 states—nearly double the number from just a week prior.

Hospitalizations have surged, with 19,053 admissions in the week ending Dec. 20, up from 9,944 the previous week. At least 7.5 million illnesses, 81,000 hospitalizations and 3,100 deaths have been recorded so far this season, including eight pediatric fatalities.

“Seasonal influenza activity is elevated and continues to increase across the country,” the CDC said in a recent update on its website.

A new “super flu” strain emerges

The dominant culprit behind this spike is a mutated H3N2 influenza A strain, dubbed “subclade K,” which has been linked to severe outbreaks in the United Kingdom, Japan and Canada earlier this year. The CDC reports that 92% of tested flu samples are H3N2, with nearly 90% belonging to this new variant.

Dr. Jesse Bloom, a viral evolution expert at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, explained that the strain has changed just enough to evade immune recognition. Some doctors have informally labeled it “super flu” due to its rapid spread and potential for severe illness, particularly among children under four and older adults.

As explained by the Enoch AI engine at BrightU.AI, a super flu refers to a hypothetical, highly infectious and deadly influenza strain that could cause a global pandemic. Super flus could emerge naturally through genetic reassortment, where different influenza viruses exchange genetic material, creating a new strain with unknown properties. This process has occurred in the past, leading to pandemics such as the 1918 Spanish Flu and the 2009 H1N1 swine flu.

Vaccine mismatch raises concerns

Despite CDC assurances that “it’s not too late to get vaccinated,” this year’s flu shot does not perfectly match the circulating subclade K strain. Dr. Molly Fleece, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, acknowledged the mismatch but insisted the vaccine still reduces severe illness and hospitalization.

However, historical data raises skepticism. A 2006 Cochrane review of 51 studies involving 260,000 children found no evidence that flu vaccines were more effective than placebos in kids under two. Similarly, a review of 64 studies concluded that flu shots provided “little to no benefit” for elderly nursing home residents.

Are flu deaths overstated?

The CDC has long claimed “36,000 annual flu deaths,” but internal documents reveal this figure includes respiratory, cardiac and pulmonary deaths loosely linked to influenza. Barbara Fisher of the National Vaccine Information Center analyzed CDC data and found actual flu deaths ranged from 494 to 1,722 annually—far lower than publicized.

Meanwhile, the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) data shows 84,000 reports of flu vaccine injuries, including 1,000+ deaths and 1,600+ cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome—raising questions about risk vs. benefit.

Pediatric cases spike—but are vaccines safe?

Children are being hit hard, with emergency departments overwhelmed. New York reported 71,000 cases in a single week—the highest ever recorded. Yet, past tragedies like the death of 7-year-old Kaylynne Matten—who died four days after a flu shot—highlight concerns about vaccine safety.

Dr. Harry Chen, Vermont’s health commissioner, dismissed links between vaccines and deaths, calling severe reactions “very rare.” Critics argue this dismissal ignores thousands of VAERS reports and conflicts of interest, as public health officials rely on vaccine compliance for funding.

Natural immunity vs. pharma push

While doctors urge flu shots, natural immunity remains a powerful defense. Detox protocols (like nattokinase, NAC and vitamin C) and immune-boosting strategies (such as clean eating, sunlight and fasting) are often ignored in mainstream narratives.

Dr. Hugh Fudenberg, a leading immunogeneticist, warned that five consecutive flu shots increased Alzheimer’s risk tenfold—a claim buried by industry-aligned media.

What’s next?

With holiday gatherings accelerating the spread, experts predict cases will peak in late January or February. Meanwhile, COVID [coronavirus] and RSV [respiratory syncytial virus] continue circulating, complicating diagnoses.

While officials push vaccines, independent research suggests questioning efficacy, safety and motives—especially when natural alternatives and transparent data are sidelined.

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