Influenza activity is increasing in the United States. CDC is receiving reports of flu-associated illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths. Influenza A (H3N2) viruses are the most common viruses circulating in the United States.
An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought. An independent clause is a sentence.
Definition of independent for Students. 1  1 : not under the control or rule of another an independent country. 2  2 : not connected with something else an independent bookstore. 3  3 : not depending on anyone else for money to live on.  4 : thinking freely : not looking to others for guidance an independent thinker.