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Question: (CNN) After a slow start in October, flu season in the United States is gaining speed, particularly in the South. Flu activity, which has been increasing since the start of November, is now higher than usual for this time of year, according to a report published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Flu is a contagious, viral illness that causes mild to severe symptoms that, in rare cases, can lead to death. Seven children have died, and an additional 856 flu-related hospitalizations have occurred as of December 2, according to the CDC's weekly surveillance report. "Flu is increasing. We're seeing a pretty steep increase in influenza activity across the US but especially in the South," said Brendan Flannery, a co-author of the new report and an epidemiologist in the CDC's flu division.Flu activity is higher than usual for this time of year, CDC saysLouisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina report the highest activitySeven children have died, and there have been 856 hospitalizations 
 Question:Her advice includes the _ recommendation to get a flu shot, but she also adheres to low-tech techniques of contagious disease prevention: "good hand-washing techniques, teaching kids not to share their germs, staying home when you're sick and disinfecting common surfaces," she said.

Answer: CDC


Question: Former All Blacks star Jerry Collins has been farewelled by thousands of people at a touching service at Te Rauparaha Arena, in his hometown of Porirua. Collins, 34, and his Canadian partner Alana Madill, 35, were killed in a car crash in the south of France on June 5. Their four-month-old daughter Alya is still in a serious but stable condition. On Wednesday the All Blacks great was remembered as a 'gentle soul' with a huge heart who loved rugby and his family, according to the NZ Herald. Among those speaking at the service were his mother, father, sister, uncle, manager and former teammates from the New Zealand national team as well as the Norths and The Hurricanes.Jerry Collins was farewelled by thousands in his hometown PoriruaFormer All Blacks star was remembered as a 'gentle soul' on WednesdayHe and partner Alana Madill were killed in a car crash in France on June 5Their daughter Alya remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital 
 Question:After _'s speech, the Hurricanes team stood up in their black and yellow tracksuits, singing the team song.

Answer: Norths


Question: For once we did not have some suave 45-year-old selling us political soapsuds. Instead we had a bearded codger doing the same, with less finesse. He wore an Oxfam-issue jacket and kept a hand in his pocket while he nurdled away about Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and a Nigerian novelist, the ‘genius’ Ben Okri. That ‘genius’ verdict may be a bit strong but it was good to hear a political leader talk of novels rather than pop bands and football teams. He recited some African-American poetry. And he recalled a protest vigil outside the Iraqi embassy in, ooh, it must have been the late 1980s.Left-wing members gave leader a standing ovation after 60-minute speechCorbyn was cheered on by his sons Ben and Thomas and wife LauraVowed to stand up to his MPs over renewing Trident and ISIS airstrikesBut no mention of immigration, tackling the deficit or the EU referendum 
 Question:And yet Mr _ is more naive than a Kite.

Answer:
Corbyn