The burden of flu disease 2017-2018 Infographic

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The estimated number of flu illnesses during the 2017-2018 season: 49 million, more than the combined population of Texas, and Florida

[Illustration of the state of Texas and the state of Florida.]

The estimated number of flu hospitalizations during the 2017-2018 season: 960,000, more than the number of staffed hospital beds in the U.S.

[Illustration of a hospital and hospital beds in the foreground.]

The estimated number of flu deaths during the 2017-2018 season: 79,000, more than the average number of people who attend the Super Bowl each year

[Illustration of a sports stadium]
DATA: Influenza Division program impact report 2016-2017

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