Widespread flu activity has made the 2017-18 season one of the worst in years, especially in Arizona. Every county in the state has confirmed an influenza case this season, and about 19,000 more Arizonans have been infected compared with last year. The middle-aged and elderly in particular are being affected more than normal.

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Severe flu season affects thousands of Arizonans

by Eric Jakows, Cronkite News
February 16, 2018

<h1>Severe flu season affects thousands of Arizonans</h1>
<p class="byline">by Eric Jakows, Cronkite News <br />February 16, 2018</p>
<p>Widespread flu activity has made the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">2017-18</a> season one of the worst in years, especially in <a href="http://www.azdhs.gov/documents/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/flu/surveillance/2017-2018/influenza-2017-18-week6.pdf" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Arizona</a>. Every county in the state has confirmed an influenza case this season, and about 19,000 more Arizonans have been infected compared with last year. The middle-aged and elderly in particular are being affected more than normal.</p>
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