The flu outbreak is not just a human health concern, reports suggest there could be a dog flu outbreak due to the constantly mutating virus. With the raging flu season, experts urge the public to get vaccinated and veterinarians also suggest getting immunity shots for canines to reduce the risk of infection.
Flu activity continues to increase in the United States, and the rapidly spreading viral infection is a concern as the number of flu-related deaths and lost productivity hours increase. As for dogs, several cases of canine influenza in San Francisco caused fear of a large outbreak affecting the canine population.
Flu Season Not In Full Swing
The entire country is reeling after one of the worst flu seasons in the recent years. As reported by Time Magazine, the current hospitalization rate in the United States is 31.5 per 100,000 people. The H3N2 flu virus is likely behind the 30 deaths in children.
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