Facts on Influenza
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The facts and figures on flu in America, according to the most recent statistics (1994):
* Number of deaths annually: 607 (1996)
* Number of cases reported annually: 90.4 million
* Number of cases per 100 people: 35
* Number of restricted-activity days due to flu: 315.4 million
* Number of bed days due to flu: 170 million
* Number of work-loss days due to flu: 69.3 million.
Source: National Center for Health Statistics
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