Miami Battles Colds, Bronchitis, Strep, Flu

MIAMI, FL — Despite our endless summer, Miami is battling the common cold, bronchitis, strep and Type A flu, according to DoctorsReport.com.

Locations are ranked on a severity scale, with 10 being the most severe and zero being the least severe.

Influenza A is the strain of flu that is more common this season. This strain is usually associated with more severe illness in young children and adults over the age of 65.

The current severity ranking for "Flu A" around Miami was 6.5 as of Wednesday but some pockets experienced a greater number of cases than others, according to the website.

Visit www.flhealth.gov/findaflushot to locate places that offer flu shots. You can also contact your doctor.

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