Flu season 2017 peaking

Jan 08, 2020 those over 65 are usually the group hardest hit by flu. Heres why this flu season is shaping up to be one of the. 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. For the 2016 2017 season, manufacturers projected they would provide between 157 million and 168 million doses of injectable vaccine for the u. In some countries in eastern europe, influenza activity did not peak until mid to late march. Jan 16, 2018 the current flu season started earlier than in the past and is likely peaking, according to the cdc. Flu season shows signs of peaking mdedge infectious disease. Jan, 2018 a rough flu season may be hitting its peak. The 20172018 united states flu season lasted from late 2017 through early 2018.

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. And if you havent had a flu vaccine yet, there is still time. Jan 07, 2020 the 20192020 flu season may end up being one of the worst the u. Cdc official on why the flu is nearepidemic, peaking. It will usually end by april, but in some years it can linger into may. Flu season is the time of year when you are most likely to get sick from the flu. The number of new confirmed flu cases in new york was 3,264 for the week ending dec. Jan 26, 2018 ohio flu still widespread, but cases ease down from january peak. Jan 10, 2018 cdc official on why the flu is nearepidemic, peaking early this year.

Flu activity has been elevated since the start of november and is only expected to continue climbing, the. Bryna warshawsky, a public health physician with public health ontario, said this years flu shot is well. Flu season typically falls sometime between the start of fall and the end of spring. 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. Sep 27, 2018 the numbers for the 20172018 flu season go far beyond that. Those over 65 are usually the group hardest hit by flu. The reports measure the vaccines effectiveness to improve it for the 20172018 flu season. Flu cases rise in new york ahead of peak season newsday. While it might seem pointless to research an old vaccine, this could greatly help this years flu shot. According to the cdc, widespread flu activity is now reported in every.

Jan 04, 2018 flu season seems to be peaking early in illinois. Us influenza activity widespread and intense, may be peaking. The 20172018 flu season was severe for all us populations and resulted in an estimated 959,000 hospitalizations and 61,099 deaths. 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 these deaths, 78 were among patients over the age of 65, 11 were 5064 years. Jan 18, 2018 t he 20172018 influenza epidemic is sending. Summary of the 20162017 flu season passport health. The flu season may have peaked, the cdc says, but expect several more weeks of influenza. Flu outbreak is peaking, cdc says nico mallozzi, a 10yearold boy, is among the latest deaths in the ongoing flu outbreak. Here is a breakdown of the peak months of flu activity over a 34year period between.

Flu peaking in ohio, hospitalizations down last week. Unusual type of flu virus is dominating early start to this. 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 all states except hawaii and oregon, the distribution of influenza was indicated as widespread, including 32 states that had high flu activity. Cdc official on why the flu is nearepidemic, peaking early. Chicago ap state records show that the flu season in illinois appears to be peaking early this year. With flu season peaking, its never too late to get your flu shot. The 20192020 flu season is up and runningand so far, its off to a weird start. During the spring months of marchmay, influenza b virus became dominant.

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. The figure below shows peak flu activity in the united states by month for the 19821983 through 20172018 flu seasons. Flu season peaking, dominant strain poses added risk for elderly. With the 20162017 flu season over, the cdc has finished evaluating the effectiveness of last years vaccine. 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. Cdc official on why the flu is nearepidemic, peaking early this year. Levels of flulike illness have been below the national baseline for three weeks now. Flu season peaking, dominant strain poses added risk for.

Thats compared with 40 admissions and 11 outbreaks in 2016 and. During the 20172018 season, influenzalikeillness ili activity began to increase in november. Flu epidemic apparently peaking, likely to continue. The 2017 18 flu season represented a higher morbidity and mortality burden than in recent years. Ed and urgent care visits for ili the percent of ed and urgent care visits for ili peaked in the 2017 18 season at 10. Cdc director brenda fitzgerald said last week that the flu appeared to be peaking. In florida, data shows more influenza activity across all age groups this year than detected in the last two flu.

There are more than 100 more influenza outbreaks across the state this season compared. Deadliest flu season in 9 years, 20 more deaths this week in ct. So, if you dutifully got your flu shot in the fall, will. This is the highest number of patient claims since the 2009 flu season. Mar 02, 2018 five percent of all outpatient doctors visits last week were due to flulike symptoms, down from 6. The flu season has picked up steam again, causing large numbers of infections in 47 states and giving the season a rare second peak. Flu season hitting earlier, with dozens more outbreaks and. Flu season appears to be peaking early in illinois the. Heres what it means for cvs caremark corporation, walgreen company, and rite aid corporation the cdc has reported cases of the flu are increasing. Each influenza season since then, flu experts within the influenza division have worked with cdcs epidemic prediction initiative epi and external. In general, flu season can start anytime in late fall, peak in midtolate winter usually january or february, and continue through early spring.

Jan 08, 2018 there were 344 flu related intensive care unit admissions across illinois and 5 outbreaks from the start of 2017 through dec. In the united states, flu season occurs in the fall and winter. When the season will peak and when it will come to an end. After an earlier start than usual week 462016 and no clear pattern in spread across the region, influenza activity peaked between weeks. Flu vaccine is produced by private manufacturers, so supply depends on manufacturers. The flu outbreak has peaked but still has weeks to go the new. The peak of the season, when the positivity rate exceeded 50% in the eu, occurred between weeks 522016 and 52017. I think the simplest way to describe it is that flu is everywhere in the u.

Getty images a cdc graph that compares the number of reported flu cases in the current 20192020. Flu season hitting earlier, with dozens more outbreaks and more severe symptoms. Thus far this season, 27 children have died of flu in 201718, 187 died but pediatric deaths dont normally start peaking until. The 2017 2018 united states flu season lasted from late 2017 through early 2018. With flu season peaking, its never too late to get your flu. When the season will peak and when it will come to. Thus far this season, 27 children have died of flu in 2017 18, 187 died but pediatric deaths dont normally start peaking until. In this clip, william schaffner, md, of the national foundation for infectious diseases, discusses the peak season for influenza.

This was the secondhighest percent ili since syndromic surveillance reporting began in 2003. While influenza viruses circulate yearround, most of the time flu activity peaks between december and february, but activity can last as late as may. Flu season could get ugly, as cdc figures show widespread. Feb 22, 2018 so far this season, 97 deaths have been attributed to the flu 75 associated with influenza a, 22 with influenza b. No more child deaths reported in the weekly statistics from the state. Given the characteristics of this season s flu, the cdc in late december 2017 issued a health advisory recommending. Influenza or flu is a viral respiratory illness, mainly spread by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. Flu season thats sickened 26 million may be at its peak.

Serious outcomes of flu infection are hospitalization or death. Florida is currently experiencing a moderately severe influenza season. The figure below shows peak flu activity in the united states by month for the 19821983 through 2017 2018 flu seasons. 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. Of those 163 deaths, 36 had died during the first week of february. Flu season peaking, dominant strain poses added risk. The proportion of outpatient visits for influenzalike illness ili was 5. Flu season is in full swing in many parts of canada, including in waterloo region. The latest data suggests that the flu season is far from over but may be close to peaking in colorado, said dr. The majority of influenza viruses detected were of type b, representing. Flu season is here and moving at a fast and furious pace.