By Ethan Covey
A rapidly spreading influenza outbreak, which occurred at the University of Michigan, highlights the potential risks associated with the 2021-2022 flu season.
The impact of such outbreaks may be particularly challenging due to already high levels of health care strain associated with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic (MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2021;70[49]:1712-1714).
“The outbreak of influenza on campus serves as a reminder that flu can emerge and spread quickly, especially in