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    "excerpt": "There have been at least 7.5 million illnesses and 3,100 deaths from flu this season, according to CDC data. And flu cases are expected to rise significantly in the coming weeks.\n                \n                    \n                    LittleCityLifestylePhotography/Getty Images\n                    \n                \n                hide caption",
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    "title": "Flu cases are surging and rates will likely get worse, new CDC data shows"
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