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SUMMARY: Flu cases have surged significantly, with hospitals reporting double the number of flu patients compared to December. Since the flu season began on September 29th, over 400 positive cases have emerged, with daily cases ranging from 20 to over 50 in January. Dr. Paul Richardson from Conway Medical Center noted that while the season started slow, it has intensified, currently with eight patients hospitalized due to flu complications. The South Carolina Department of Health reported its first pediatric flu death of the season, alongside numerous hospitalizations. Dr. Richardson urges caution and recommends flu vaccinations, which remain available through May.

Health providers are urging the public to take the flu seriously as hundreds of positive cases have been reported this month alone. This warning follows the South Carolina Department of Health’s report of the first pediatric flu-related death of the season late last week.
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