Griffin said the flu is “the most common” illness infectious disease consultants are being called for in hospitals right now. This story was updated to add current flu CDC map.

Kids have been hit especially hard: as of February 22, 98 children—most of them unvaccinated—have died from flu in the U.S.

The most current map reflects data from the week ending Feb 8, 2025. Flu activity is currently highest in New York City, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio ...

This flu season has reached unprecedented intensity, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.