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orangecrush

(28,342 posts)
Mon Dec 22, 2025, 08:16 AM Dec 22

Doctors warn of 'super flu' variant circulating in hot spots across the country

Cities across the nation are being hit with a new variant of influenza called subclade K, which has been dubbed a “super flu,” and certain states and cities, like New York City, are seeing the worst of it.

As the nation’s largest city preps for the holiday tourist rush, local health officials reported nearly 14,000 flu cases in the first week of December.

...

Dr. Andrew Pekosz, an infectious disease specialist with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, says the data shows that the “super flu” strain, or subclade K, is spreading everywhere that influenza is.


https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/5654642-super-flu-subclade-k-variant/


Well, that didn't take long.

We can't rely on the CDC anymore.

Wonder what this actually is?

How many will die this time around?

They are hell bent on killing us.





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Doctors warn of 'super flu' variant circulating in hot spots across the country (Original Post) orangecrush Dec 22 OP
Per RFK, jr. ....... Lovie777 Dec 22 #1
Maybe I should ask my dogs' Veterinarian get the red out Dec 22 #7
I have family flying internationally this week, and I can't Ilsa Dec 22 #2
RFK Jr must be thrilled. Irish_Dem Dec 22 #3
The non white kids. Iris Dec 22 #5
They don't want sick white kids. Irish_Dem Dec 22 #6
Isn't that their long time plan after all? Hey Joe Dec 22 #8
Don't worry berniesandersmittens Dec 22 #4

Ilsa

(63,832 posts)
2. I have family flying internationally this week, and I can't
Mon Dec 22, 2025, 09:14 AM
Dec 22

imagine getting on an airplane with strangers for many hours during this flu season. These are "middle-age" people. They are still strong enough to recover, but I have to wonder about disease spread and long term effects of a serious flu.

How many people will rfk jr get killed?

Irish_Dem

(79,809 posts)
3. RFK Jr must be thrilled.
Mon Dec 22, 2025, 09:21 AM
Dec 22

My theory is he gets a bonus for each American he kills.
Extra points if he kills kids and old people.

berniesandersmittens

(13,090 posts)
4. Don't worry
Mon Dec 22, 2025, 09:25 AM
Dec 22

Certain that the esteemed Dr. Pedofelon will give us some expert advice. Just take Tylenol..er..I mean horse wormer, maybe 1500% bleach injection.

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