Breaking: The flu has killed 17 more kids, bringing the toll to 114 children this season. But experts say it’s finally abating.

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   The flu remained widespread in 45 states in the last full week of February, down from 48 the week before. Another good sign: Fewer people were showing up at doctors' offices with flu-like symptoms. Such visits made up 5% of all outpatient visits, down from 6.4% the week before. Just a few weeks ago, that number was at 7.7%, the highest seen since the swine flu pandemic of 2009. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108