Flu Widespread in 48 States

As of October 24th, flu activity in the United States was widespread in 48 states. A vast majority of the flu being seen is still the H1N1 swine flu.

According to officials at the CDC, levels of the flu are already higher than they typically are during the peak of flu season (which usually doesn't occur until January or February). I certainly don't remember a time in the three years that I have been following flu activity that it has ever been so widespread.

Although this virus seems to be relatively mild for most people who get it, it's still a little startling to see how fast it is spreading. Let's just hope it doesn't turn into anything more severe.