states, up from the week before. so for, at least 20 children have died. everyone in my office is sick right now and everyone seems to have gotten it. flu season lasts for about three months and the cdc says we re not even half way through. it s expected most parts of the country will continue to see influenza activity for several more weeks. while health officials think the flu might have peaked in some spots like the south, interest is high. the blue dots on this match show the rising google searches for the word flu from mid-september to earlier this month. it is so bad the arch dices of boston wants parishioners to bow instead of shaking advance has suspended wine during communion. mass transit agents are warning passengers to cover costs. in iowa, abbey white is rushing to get the flu shot to protect herself and her 3-month-old