At least 26 million cases of influenza, with 290,000 hospitalizations and 18,000 flu deaths have been recorded so far this season in the United States , according to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday.

Meanwhile, 138 deaths among children due to influenza have been recorded in the country so far this season.

Data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that about 1,220 people were hospitalized with influenza in the week ending March 25.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older receive the annual influenza vaccine, as long as it continues to circulate.

He stated that there are also antiviral drugs prescribed by the doctor, which can be used in the treatment of influenza, which should be started as soon as possible.