Prince Philip's last surviving sister dies. PRINCESS George of Hanover, the last surviving sister of Prince Philip, who had to be slowly integrated into the fringes of the Royal Family because of her German wartime connections, has died in a nursing home. She was 87.
Prevalance of Flu: Every year, 10 percent to 20 percent of Americans get sick with the flu (influenza). (Source: excerpt from Focus On The Flu: NIAID) ... In the United States, approximately 25 percent of the population has flu-associated illness annually, leading to an average of 20,000 to 40,000 deaths per year.
The QuickVue Influenza A+B Test is an accurate rapid flu test, that assists the doctor in making an accurate diagnosis.1. How Long Do Flu Symptoms Last? According to the CDC, the flu typically lasts anywhere from a few days up to 2 weeks after it has been contracted. The length of the flu may be longer than 14 days for those in high risk categories for the illness. This may include: children under five, pregnant women, people over 50 years of age, and those living in assisted care or nursing homes.