gabriella chabot of thousand oaks, california, became the latest flu-related death in what's shaping up to be among the worst seasons in a decade. in a facebook post her father, michaelcalled her "my angel who is now in heaven." today, the c.d.c. reported 10 more pediatric deaths, bringing the total to 63 this year, compared to 20 at this point last year. the c.d.c. also reported that 10% of all deaths last week were caused by the flu or pneumonia. >> in a bad season, like 2014- 15, 56,000 americans died from flu. we're on track right now to likely reach that level, and potentially exceed it. >> how are you doing? >> reporter: the flu is overwhelming dr. michael tugetman at his american family care clinic in the bronx, new york. >> we're seeing an average of about 150 patients a day. we've been spiking up into the 170s. we've actually seen 184 the eeher day. >> reporter: that includes 16- inds-old lindsey ruiz. her mother and younger brother hve already had the flu. >> they just got over it about two weeks ago, and then i started feeling symptoms around tuesday. at school, i got dizzy and i got nauseous. >> reporter: that made her a prime candidate for an unpleasant