Flu season 2017 peaking

Feb 22, 2018 so far this season, 97 deaths have been attributed to the flu 75 associated with influenza a, 22 with influenza b. With the 20162017 flu season over, the cdc has finished evaluating the effectiveness of last years vaccine. Getty images a cdc graph that compares the number of reported flu cases in the current 20192020. This was the secondhighest percent ili since syndromic surveillance reporting began in 2003.

Deadliest flu season in 9 years, 20 more deaths this week in ct. The 2017 18 flu season represented a higher morbidity and mortality burden than in recent years. Feb 21, 2020 at least 14,000 people have died and 250,000 have already been hospitalized during the 20192020 flu season, according to estimates from the u. No more child deaths reported in the weekly statistics from the state. Thus far this season, 27 children have died of flu in 2017 18, 187 died but pediatric deaths dont normally start peaking until. The flu outbreak has peaked but still has weeks to go the new. The majority of influenza viruses detected were of type b, representing. Flu season shows signs of peaking mdedge infectious disease. Us influenza activity widespread and intense, may be peaking.

Heres what it means for cvs caremark corporation, walgreen company, and rite aid corporation the cdc has reported cases of the flu are increasing. This is the highest number of patient claims since the 2009 flu season. Hospitals overwhelmed by flu patients are treating them in. Flu season hitting earlier, with dozens more outbreaks and more severe symptoms. Jan 16, 2018 the current flu season started earlier than in the past and is likely peaking, according to the cdc. Feb 01, 2017 flu peaking, still time to get shot annapolis, md millions of flu shots have been distributed, and as the season peak nears in maryland there is time to get vaccinated, say health experts. Flu season is in full swing in many parts of canada, including in waterloo region. The number of new confirmed flu cases in new york was 3,264 for the week ending dec. With flu season peaking, its never too late to get your flu. Here is a breakdown of the peak months of flu activity over a 34year period between. The 20172018 influenza season in the united states was one of the.

During the 20172018 season, influenzalikeillness ili activity began to increase in november. In all states except hawaii and oregon, the distribution of influenza was indicated as widespread, including 32 states that had high flu activity. Flu season peaking, dominant strain poses added risk for elderly. The figure below shows peak flu activity in the united states by month for the 19821983 through 2017 2018 flu seasons. Flu season is the time of year when you are most likely to get sick from the flu. During the 2017 2018 season, influenzalikeillness ili activity began to increase in november, reaching an extended period of high activity during january and february nationally, and remained elevated through the end of march. In this clip, william schaffner, md, of the national foundation for infectious diseases, discusses the peak season for influenza. The reports measure the vaccines effectiveness to improve it for the 20172018 flu season. The flu season may have peaked, the cdc says, but expect several more weeks of influenza. While it might seem pointless to research an old vaccine, this could greatly help this years flu shot. Each influenza season since then, flu experts within the influenza division have worked with cdcs epidemic prediction initiative epi and external. Jan 26, 2018 ohio flu still widespread, but cases ease down from january peak. Bryna warshawsky, a public health physician with public health ontario, said this years flu shot is well. Serious outcomes of flu infection are hospitalization or death.

In general, flu season can start anytime in late fall, peak in midtolate winter usually january or february, and continue through early spring. Cdc official on why the flu is nearepidemic, peaking. Jan 08, 2018 there were 344 flu related intensive care unit admissions across illinois and 5 outbreaks from the start of 2017 through dec. Flu season could get ugly, as cdc figures show widespread. Of these deaths, 78 were among patients over the age of 65, 11 were 5064 years.

The figure below shows peak flu activity in the united states by month for the 19821983 through 20172018 flu seasons. Since fluassociated deaths in children became a nationally notifiable condition in 2004, the total number of fluassociated deaths among children during one season has ranged from 37 during the 20112012 season to 186 during the 201718 season, as of april 19, 2019. The peak month of flu activity is the month with the highest percentage of respiratory specimens testing positive for influenza virus infection during that influenza season. In the united states, flu season occurs in the fall and winter. Those over 65 are usually the group hardest hit by flu. The flu season has picked up steam again, causing large numbers of infections in 47 states and giving the season a rare second peak. I think the simplest way to describe it is that flu is everywhere in the u. Levels of flulike illness have been below the national baseline for three weeks now. Jan 10, 2018 cdc official on why the flu is nearepidemic, peaking early this year. The 20172018 united states flu season lasted from late 2017 through early 2018. Flu season peaking, dominant strain poses added risk. Flu cases rise in new york ahead of peak season newsday. Heres why this flu season is shaping up to be one of the.

Flu season is here and moving at a fast and furious pace. The quantity of vaccine that has been distributed is. Cdcs efforts with forecasting began in 20 with the predict the influenza season challenge, a competition that encouraged outside academic and private industry researchers to forecast the timing, peak, and intensity of the flu season. Of those 163 deaths, 36 had died during the first week of february. Given the characteristics of this season s flu, the cdc in late december 2017 issued a health advisory recommending. In some countries in eastern europe, influenza activity did not peak until mid to late march. Flu season appears to be peaking early in illinois the. In florida, data shows more influenza activity across all age groups this year than detected in the last two flu. While influenza viruses circulate yearround, most of the time flu activity peaks between december and february, but activity can last as late as may. Influenza or flu is a viral respiratory illness, mainly spread by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. According to the cdc, widespread flu activity is now reported in every. Jan, 2018 a rough flu season may be hitting its peak. Thus far this season, 27 children have died of flu in 201718, 187 died but pediatric deaths dont normally start peaking until.

For the past three decades, flu activity has peaked at some point between the months of october and february but always tapers off by april. Jan 18, 2018 t he 20172018 influenza epidemic is sending. The 20172018 flu season was severe for all us populations and resulted in an estimated 959,000 hospitalizations and 61,099 deaths. The latest data suggests that the flu season is far from over but may be close to peaking in colorado, said dr. Chicago ap state records show that the flu season in illinois appears to be peaking early this year. Jan 07, 2020 the 20192020 flu season may end up being one of the worst the u.

During the spring months of marchmay, influenza b virus became dominant. For the 2016 2017 season, manufacturers projected they would provide between 157 million and 168 million doses of injectable vaccine for the u. When the season will peak and when it will come to. Jan 09, 2020 thus far this season, 27 children have died of flu in 201718, 187 died but pediatric deaths dont normally start peaking until midjanuary. Mar 01, 2019 the 20182019 flu season may have peaked as the major nationwide measure of influenza activity held steady for the week ending feb. Flu peaking in ohio, hospitalizations down last week.

Florida is currently experiencing a moderately severe influenza season. After an earlier start than usual week 462016 and no clear pattern in spread across the region, influenza activity peaked between weeks. Cdc official on why the flu is nearepidemic, peaking early. Flu season peaking in waterloo region, public health official. Jan 08, 2020 those over 65 are usually the group hardest hit by flu. Thats compared with 40 admissions and 11 outbreaks in 2016 and. Flu season peaking, dominant strain poses added risk for. Flu season hitting earlier, with dozens more outbreaks and. When the season will peak and when it will come to an end. Mar 02, 2018 five percent of all outpatient doctors visits last week were due to flulike symptoms, down from 6. Flu season thats sickened 26 million may be at its peak.

And if you havent had a flu vaccine yet, there is still time. The 2017 2018 united states flu season lasted from late 2017 through early 2018. Sep 27, 2018 the numbers for the 20172018 flu season go far beyond that. Unusual type of flu virus is dominating early start to this. Flu activity has been elevated since the start of november and is only expected to continue climbing, the. Cdc director brenda fitzgerald said last week that the flu appeared to be peaking. The 20192020 flu season is up and runningand so far, its off to a weird start. The peak of the season, when the positivity rate exceeded 50% in the eu, occurred between weeks 522016 and 52017.

Flu vaccine is produced by private manufacturers, so supply depends on manufacturers. With flu season peaking, its never too late to get your flu shot. Flu epidemic apparently peaking, likely to continue. A rough strain of the flu virus is causing more illness than usual.

So, if you dutifully got your flu shot in the fall, will. Flu outbreak is peaking, cdc says nico mallozzi, a 10yearold boy, is among the latest deaths in the ongoing flu outbreak. Flu season typically falls sometime between the start of fall and the end of spring. The proportion of outpatient visits for influenzalike illness ili was 5. Cdc official on why the flu is nearepidemic, peaking early this year.