ATLANTA, GEORGIA — This year's flu season has been one of the worst the U.S. has ever seen, and though it's winding down, we're not in the clear just yet.<br /><br />According to the CDC, cases of the dominant and more serious influenza-A strain have been declining in recent weeks.<br /><br />But another form of the virus, influenza-B, is on the rise, and now makes up for 60% of reported flu cases in the country.<br /><br />Though generally milder, the B-strain virus tends to affect younger children more severely.<br /><br />It's also possible for adults who have gotten sick from the A-strain to also become infected with the B virus within the same season.<br /><br />Since both strains are still active, doctors recommend flu shots for those who are still unvaccinated. Standard hygiene practices should also be followed to keep the viruses at bay.
