What to know about the new flu strain as cases rise

December 22, 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.

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Primary Care & Adult Internal Medicine Pediatrics Primary Care

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Weill Cornell Medicine Primary Care at Broadway Weill Cornell Medicine Primary Care - West Side

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Amanda Kravitz