This hospitalization rate was higher for patients over 65, followed by those aged 50-64 and children under 4 years old. For the same week, 3.2 percent of outpatient visits were associated with flu-like symptoms, down to their lowest point in three weeks.
Two pediatric deaths due to the flu were reported from March 13-March 19, for a total of 30 so far this season.
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