In Orange County, California, people are getting sick with the flu. It's so bad that a doctor said it feels worse than when COVID-19 was around! Many kids and adults are coming into the hospital with flu symptoms. This has been the hardest winter for the flu in many years. Flu cases started to rise back in November and December. They dropped a little in January, but then more people got sick again at the end of the month. Right now, about 28 out of every 100 flu tests are showing positive results. This means lots of people have the flu! Meanwhile, only about 2 out of 100 people have COVID-19 and 5 out of 100 have a virus called RSV. Parents are worried. One dad shared that his son has been sick every few weeks. He said many kids in his son's class were sick last week. Another mom talked about how her little ones have also been sick. Even though she worries, she feels relieved when their colds go away. Doctors are seeing fewer flu patients now, which is good news! The doctor thinks the number of sick people might keep going down soon. But they still have lots of patients coming in for help. The flu is spreading through schools and communities, making everyone more careful. Remember to wash your hands, cover your mouth when you cough, and stay home if you feel sick! That way, you can help keep everyone healthy and happy! It's important to keep checking on how people are feeling. If you feel unwell, tell a grown-up. They can help you get better! Stay safe, wash your hands, and look after each other!