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Look in the southwest. arizona, new mexico, widespread flu activity. texas has the second level, a little lower level of flu activity. this map is new, so the map that would have been available to these folks when this boy was sick was a little different. there wasn't quite as much flu activity, but still, even then, high levels of flu activity when this boy was sick. he had symptoms of the flu. it appears he wasn't tested for the flu. why not? >> sarah sanders, you heard her there. she said today they're doing everything in their capacity to make sure that people crossing the border are cared...

>> trish: holiday cheer, not the only thing spreading this time of year. the government now warning that there is a widespread flu, all kinds of activity, all across the country. so how can you protect yourself and your family? and how is this flu different? jennifer, welcome. >> thank you. >> trish: so how different is it this year than other years? >> well, i think in some ways, this is what we expect. we know that the flu season typically goes from october to may, and a december, january, and february tend to be the height of flu season. so in some ways, this is kind of what we would expect...

B is on the rise and even more dangerous for kids? >> it is true the peak of the flu season has come and gone in february and we are on the decline. not out of the woods yesterday. last week 17 states still reported widespread flu activity and five more children died last week from the flu. ainsley: oh my gosh. >> we are seeing more influenza b. now we are talking about a different strain influenza b tends to be more severe when it comes to small children. that has people on a little bit of a heightened alert. not so uncommon but we want to make sure people are aware flu season is not over. yo...

But a lot hasn't. ask your doctor about ibrance. the #1 prescribed fda-approved oral combination treatment for hr+/her2- mbc. to the index of other news this friday night, billy graham laid to rest at home in north carolina. the funeral on the grounds of his library in charlotte, the president and first lady, the vice president among 2,000 mourners there today. his son, reverend franklin graham delivering the eulogy. remembering the man often called america's pastor. new numbers tonight on the deadly flu from the cdc. 17 more children lost. the total now 114. more than the past two years, ...

Morning from the cdc. the flu has claimed the lives of thousands. including 97 children. flu activity is slowing down. scientists are taking steps to prevent future outbreaks. >> national institute of health is hoping to have a holy grail vaccine in five years. the head of the vaccine research at the nih calls the system antiquated. the flu vaccine is now a top priority. there is surge pricing and passed out drunk pricing. kenny bachman was partying with friends and ordered as uber to take him home. when he woke up in the car, he was headed to new jersey. the price tag for the ride?