Warnings rise for U.S. as severe flu strain causes outbreaks in Canada, U.K. and Japan

A severe flu strain that emerged over the summer is causing outbreaks in Canada, the U.K., and Japan. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not provided any updates regarding the situation in the U.S. for several weeks, raising concerns about the potential spread of this flu strain domestically. As outbreaks escalate in other countries, the lack of information from health authorities in the U.S. is alarming for public health officials and citizens alike.