You could have the flu shortly before christmas, labs across the country started to see more positive flu tests. The 2016 2017 season was more moderate, while this year, doctors are seeing more flu patients than usual. From the respiratory disease epidemiologist may 5, 2020 west virginia has declared influenza activity over mmwr week 17 april 19th april 25th to be sporadic for the fluview national influenza surveillance report. April 23 to april 29, 2017 week 17 april 16 to april 22, 2017 week 16 april 9 to april 15, 2017 week 15 april 2 to april 8, 2017 week 14 march 26 to april 1, 2017 week march 19 to march 25, 2017 week 12 march 12 to march 18, 2017 week 11 march 5 to march 11. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. This 2018 flu map from the cdc shows the insane spread of the.
However, we have the exact number of pediatric flu deaths that occurred year wise from the flu season of 20032004 to 20152015 in the unites states. The 20152016 influenza season has come to an end in europe, with almost all countries now reporting low influenza activity for a number of weeks. The flu season is in full swing, and its as vicious as ever. This will be the final weekly report of the 20192020 influenza season. Washington state current weekly flu report and annual influenza summaries. Influenza flu department of public health and environment. The overall burden of influenza for the 2016 2017 season was an estimated 29 million influenza illnesses, 14 million influenzaassociated medical visits, 500,000 influenzarelated hospitalizations, and 38,000 influenzaassociated deaths table. Sep 09, 2016 for the 2016 2017 flu season, the cdc recommends the use of the flu shot inactivated influenza vaccine or iiv and the recombinant influenza vaccine riv only. Influenza and pneumonia frequently occur together during a flu season resulting in reporting of both on death certificates. This flu map shows how widespread this years influenza is time. Influenza activity, surveillance and reports new york. The new york state department of health nysdoh collects, compiles, and analyzes information on flu activity yearround in new york state nys, and produces a weekly report during the flu season october through the following may. The 17,397 flu related hospitalization cases reported for the 2017 18 flu season were more than twice as many as last season s 8,661 cases reported by the ohio department of health. For the previous six weeks, almost all eueea countries had reported low influenza activity.
Map shows washington counties hit hardest by flu in 20162017s deadly season. Follow your health care providers instructions for taking these medications. The new york state department of health nysdoh collects, compiles, and analyzes information on flu activity yearround in new york state nys, and produces a weekly report during the flu season october through the. There were also 110 pediatric deaths during the 20162017 season. All influenza surveillance indicators remained below the state and regional thresholds calculated for elevated. Estimate of percentage of people with flu like symptoms. While influenza viruses circulate yearround, most of the time flu activity peaks between december and february, but activity can last as late as may. For the 20162017 flu season, the cdc recommends the use of the flu shot inactivated influenza vaccine or iiv and the recombinant influenza vaccine riv only. Flu death totals in new mexico the past few seasons have been 27 adults and no children in 20162017, 30 adults and one child in 20152016 and 32 adults and one child in 20142015. Week 40 october 1, 2017 october 7, 2017 20162017 influenza season. Burden estimates for the 20162017 influenza season cdc. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year. Past seasons estimated influenza disease burden cdc.
The cdcs interactive map shows how rapidly devastating. Influenza activity, surveillance and reports new york state. Two heatmaps show a difference between reported flu cases in the united states between 2017 and 2018. The 20162017 season was more moderate, while this year, doctors are seeing more flu patients than usual. The bottom map shows 8 states colored red to represent high influenza activity levels during the 20162017 flu season, the majority of states appear between. With months left to go in the 2018 flu season, the u. Flu season is the time of year when you are most likely to get sick from the flu. Flu death totals in new mexico the past few seasons have been 27 adults and no children in 2016 2017, 30 adults and one child in 2015 2016 and 32 adults and one child in 20142015. The viruses in the vaccine are killed and therefore, cannot cause the flu. Week 20 may 14, 2017 may 20, 2017 week 19 may 7, 2016 may, 2017 week 18 april 30, 2017 may 6, 2017 week 17 april 23, 2017 april 29, 2017 week 16 april 16, 2017 april 22, 2017 week 15 april 9, 2017 april 15, 2017 week 14 april 2, 2017 april 8, 2017 week march 26, 2017 april 1, 2017. Jan 06, 2017 so far in the 20162017 influenza season, influenza a h3n2 viruses have been identified most frequently in the u. Apr 17, 2020 the total number of influenzarelated deaths in children, with reports of two more added this week, is 168 for the season higher than two of the last three seasons.
According to the centers for disease control and prevention, the 201617 flu season has peaked and numbers of confirmed cases in maine and nationally are decreasing. Cdcs interactive map shows how fast the flu took over the. It will usually end by april, but in some years it can linger into may. So far in the 20162017 influenza season, influenza a h3n2 viruses have been identified most frequently in the u. Countries conduct surveillance to characterize the circulating influenza viruses, to determine the timing of the influenza. Mmwr pneumonia and influenza mortality by week for 122 u. Map shows washington counties hit hardest by flu in 20162017s. Weekly reports are published during the traditional influenza season beginning of october through midmay. Reports are posted here each friday of the flu season. The 20172018 flu season was severe for all us populations and resulted in an estimated 959,000 hospitalizations and 61,099 deaths. Learn more about common symptoms of the flu to look out for.
Jun 01, 2016 the 2015 2016 influenza season has come to an end in europe, with almost all countries now reporting low influenza activity for a number of weeks. It can cause mild to severe illness and at times can lead to death. Flu vaccines have been updated to better match circulating viruses. Jan 18, 2018 when we compare the cdcs statistics for deaths during the 20172018 flu season to the past three, we can actually see that at the same point in the year there were far more deaths during those. The above surveillance data is current as of april 25, 2020. The cdc reports that across the country, hospitals are seeing roughly twice the typical. Flu vaccine is produced by private manufacturers, so supply depends on manufacturers. Influenza is not a reportable disease in new hampshire, but surveillance systems are in place to help determine the extent of illness and current circulating virus types.
Flu map tracker and trends by area and us zip code. The map shown below provides an assessment of the change in influenza activity comparing the current and. The percentage of people in the united states experiencing flulike symptoms. While it might seem pointless to research an old vaccine, this could greatly help this years flu shot. When we compare the cdcs statistics for deaths during the 2017 2018 flu season to the past three, we can actually see that at the same point in the year there were far more deaths during those three previous seasons than there have been. The 20172018 united states flu season lasted from late 2017 through early 2018. In week 172017, all eueea countries reported low influenza activity. According to available records, 20172018s flu season was the worst since the 19761977 season. Heres how the flu has spread over the past couple of months. Colorado influenza season has peaked, state on course for. Flu bites is oregon s weekly influenza surveillance report. The influenza season 20162017 has now come to an end in europe. An estimated 80,000 americans died of flu and its complications last winter.
However, it was not as bad as the 1918 flu pandemic, which lasted two years and historians. The cdc went on to note that while hospitalization rates overall remain similar to previous seasons, rates among children. Weeks 37 and 38 september 720, 2014 weeks 35 and 36 august 24 september 6, 2014 weeks 33 and 34 august 1023, 2014 weeks 31 and 32 july 27 august 9, 2014 weeks 29 and 30 july 26, 2014. With the 20162017 flu season over, the cdc has finished evaluating the effectiveness of last years vaccine. Over 100 children have died from the flu this season, cdc. Classroom science for flu season science buddies blog. Archived 20162017 influenza season surveillance data archived 20152016 influenza season surveillance data archived 20142015 idaho update. For the 20192020 season, the nasal spray flu vaccine live attenuated influenza vaccine or laiv is again a recommended option for influenza vaccination of persons for whom it is otherwise appropriate. In week 17 2017, all eueea countries reported low influenza activity and the positivity rate proportion of influenza virus positives among all tested specimens falling below the 10% benchmark to 9. The 20162017 season followed a typical course, brammer said.
The season lasted for 22 weeks until week 20 2016, when the positivity rate dropped to 11%. T he 20182019 flu season may not have been as severe as the one that came before it, but it set a record of its own, the centers for disease control and prevention cdc say. South dakota reports influenza activity to the centers for. This is the highest number of patient claims since the 2009 flu season. Jun 20, 2019 t he 20182019 flu season may not have been as severe as the one that came before it, but it set a record of its own, the centers for disease control and prevention cdc say. Also included are links national and global surveillance data. The colorcoded map begins the season ending october 7, 2017, when local flu activity was reported in only two statescolorado and south. Influenza surveillance data washington state department of. Ccbh conducts weekly flu surveillance every year from october through april, sometimes extending into may. When we compare the cdcs statistics for deaths during the 20172018 flu season to the. What you should know about the 20162017 influenza season. Flu activity in georgia archive georgia department of. In week 172017, all eueea countries reported low influenza activity and the positivity rate proportion of influenza virus positives among all tested specimens falling below the 10% benchmark to 9.
According to the centers for disease control and prevention, during the 20172018 season the percentage of. We had a large wave of influenza h3n2 and then we had a smaller wave of influenza b at the end. Florida influenza surveillance reports florida department. In the united states, flu season occurs in the fall and winter. The 20172018 flu season was one of the deadliest in decades according to the cdc. This flu map shows how the biggest influenza outbreak in years spread across the u. For the 2016 2017 season, manufacturers projected they would provide between 157 million and 168 million doses of injectable vaccine for the u.
This page is for archived weekly flu reports from the georgia department of public health. The reports measure the vaccines effectiveness to improve it for the 2017 2018 flu season. In general, flu season can start anytime in late fall, peak in midtolate winter usually january or february, and continue through early spring. The influenza season 2016 2017 has now come to an end in europe. Animated map shows spread of deadly flu in us get a. California student media festival 2017 official selection. When we compare the cdcs statistics for deaths during the 20172018 flu season to the past three, we can actually see that at the same point in the year there were far more deaths during those. Flu vaccines protect against the three or four viruses depending on the type of flu vaccine that research suggests will be most common.
Flu season deaths top 80,000 last year, cdc says cnn. The nasal spray is approved for use in nonpregnant individuals, 2. The reports measure the vaccines effectiveness to improve it for the 20172018 flu season. During the spring months of marchmay, influenza b virus became dominant. We track hospitalizations, fatalities, sales of overthecounter medications and other data to help us offer a measured look at local flu activity. Jun 01, 2017 the influenza season 20162017 has now come to an end in europe. Fluassociated deaths 222020282020 total flu deaths this season. The nasal spray flu vaccine live attenuated influenza vaccine or laiv should not be used for anyone with or without cancer this year. Flu season deaths per year in the united states and worldwide. Indiana flu deaths have nearly tripled to 304 this season. Cdcs interactive map shows how fast the flu took over the u. The quantity of vaccine that has been distributed is. Heres the cdc map, which, as you can see, is pretty much all the same.
See the cdc website for national surveillance reports during influenza season. The total number of influenzarelated deaths in children, with reports of two more added this week, is 168 for the season higher than two of the last three seasons. However, starting treatment later can still be helpful, especially if the sick person has a highrisk health condition or is very sick from the flu. Summary of the 20162017 flu season passport health. The season lasted for 22 weeks until week 202016, when the positivity rate dropped to 11%. Flu cases highest in years, reports ohio department of health. National influenza surveillance data published by the centers for disease control and prevention can be found here. In all states except hawaii and oregon, the distribution of influenza was indicated as widespread, including 32 states that had high flu activity. Some people mistakenly confuse flu symptoms with the vaccine side effects. Influenza surveillance data washington state department. All time current flu season flu season 20182019 flu season 20172018 flu.
The season started in eueea countries in week 522015, with the netherlands reporting regional spread, while sweden reported widespread activity. In week 17 2017, all eueea countries reported low influenza activity. The reason the flu shot didnt work half the time during last. Flu season is an annually recurring time period characterized by the prevalence of outbreaks of influenza flu. And while it does look bad, its hard to say whether its actually worse than other years. According to the centers for disease control and prevention, the 2016 17 flu season has peaked and numbers of confirmed cases in maine and nationally are decreasing. Surveillance reports are posted weekly during the flu season. The bottom map shows 8 states colored red to represent high influenza activity levels during the 2016 2017 flu season, the majority of states appear between green and yellow for lowmoderate activity levels. Sep 26, 2018 the 2017 2018 flu season was one of the deadliest in decades according to the cdc. The season occurs during the cold half of the year. There were 103 flu deaths in indiana in the 201617 flu season, according to state health data. Influenza activity bureau of infectious disease control.
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