Cdc says this years flu vaccine much more effective than. The 20192020 influenza season began on september 29, 2019. This web page provides estimates on the burden of influenza in the united states for the 20182019 influenza season. Compared with most viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold, influenza infection often causes a more severe illness.
Influenza is spread from person to person by coughing and sneezing. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. Cdc fluview pneumonia and influenza mortality surveillance. By february 2018, the cdc said that the circulating virus strains included both b strains yamagata and victoria, h1n1 and h3n2. Influenza positive tests reported by phe facilities percent of submitted specimens for any influenza. During this period niosh conducted several health hazard evaluations to assess workplace exposures to flu. The flu is a type of germ called a virus that you breathe in. Influenza statistics weekly reports of disease statistics, including the type and. Influenza flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by.
Serious flu infections can result in hospitalization or death. Influenza pandemica influenza pandemica influenza cdc. Nebraska influenza surveillance report 2019 20 influenza. Every flu season, niosh gets questions from pregnant workers about the flu and flu vaccines. Influenza flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. During the 20152016 flu season, cdc estimated 310,000 people were hospitalized for flu related illness. This surveillance indicates geographic spread and does. Influenza surveillance report routine national influenza surveillance updates from the. Serious outcomes of flu infection are hospitalization or death. However, vaccination throughout the flu season is still beneficial.
It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc recommends annual flu vaccination for everyone age 6 months or older. Although many people refer to a bad cold as the flu, or to an illness with nausea and vomiting as the stomach flu, these illnesses are not really the flu. Information for parents american academy of family physicians, american academy of pediatrics, centers for disease control and prevention pdf pregnancy and the flu medical encyclopedia also in spanish. The latest report and archived data are available here, along with other influenza surveillance data. Influenza positive tests reported to cdc, wa public health laboratories. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk of serious flu complications. Flu is a contagious disease that spreads around the. Uncomplicated influenza illness is the most common presentation of influenza and is characterized by the abrupt onset of signs and symptoms that include fever, muscle aches, headache, malaise, nonproductive cough, sore throat, vomiting, and rhinitis. Influenza disease alabama department of public health. There are three kinds of influenza viruses commonly circulate among people today which include. Dec 27, 2019 the cdc said hospitalization rates mirror previous seasons.
The 20092010 influenza season saw the emergence of the 2009 h1n1 influenza flu virus which caused the first influenza pandemic global outbreak of disease caused by a new flu virus in more than 40 years. Flu vaccination has been shown to prevent flu illnesses, doctors visits and hospitalizations and can be lifesaving in children 20182019 u. Influenza chapter 4 2020 yellow book travelers health. Season to date, 8,572 cases, 361 hospitalizations, and nine deaths due to influenza have been reported. Circulating influenza b viruses can cause severe illness. In todays fluview update from the centers for disease control and prevention cdc, officials said flu activity is high and on the rise across much of the united states. Cdc estimates that so far this season there have been at least 6. People of all ages can get the flu, from babies and young adults, to the elderly. Week 1 is the first week of the year that has at least four days in the calendar year. Influenza, also called flu, is an illness caused by a virus germ. Flu influenza national foundation for infectious diseases. For the past several years, cdc has estimated the numbers of influenza illnesses, medical visits, hospitalizations, and deaths 14. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc recommends that everyone age 6 months and older get vaccinated annually. Influenza vaccine products for the 20192020 influenza season.
Flu is a disease of the bodys breathing system, including the nose, throat and lungs. All data are provisional and subject to change as more reports are received. The flu infects the nose, throat, and lungs and is different from a. Influenza basics general information about flu, including symptoms, complications, vaccines, and treatment. Centers for disease control and prevention cdc hawaii state department of health influenza fact sheet pdf for more information on influenza surveillance in hawaii, see our weekly, seasonal, and archived reports below. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year. Determining appropriate quantities and locations for such resources can be challenging, given the considerable uncertainty in the timing and severity of future pandemics. Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death.
Florida is currently experiencing a moderately severe influenza season. Flu associated deaths in children younger than 18 years old are nationally notifiable. The methods used to calculate the estimates have been described previously 3. The vaccine information statement vis for this years vaccine are posted online. In preparing for influenza pandemics, public health agencies stockpile critical medical resources.
Influenza is a viral infection of the lungs and airways that is also known as the flu anyone can get influenza. Its usually a seasonal illness, with yearly outbreaks killing hundreds of thousands of. Cdc designates each week of the year with a sequential number starting with 1 to a maximum of 52 or 53. About 50% of hospitalizations among persons younger than 65 years of age greater number of hospitalizations during years that ah3n2 is predominant impact of influenza, hospitalization united states 20102016. Influenza statistics weekly reports of disease statistics, including the type and severity of disease in minnesota. Influenza flu where to get vaccinated find a flu vaccine clinic near you. Most people who get the flu will get better without these 1. Saving lives, protecting people centers for disease control and prevention. The flu may make people cough and have a sore throat and fever.
We introduce a method for optimizing stockpiles of mechanical ventilators, which are critical for treating hospitalized. Cdc blogs niosh science blog influenza can pregnant workers receive and administer flu vaccines. In some cases, your doctor may suggest that you be tested for influenza. The influenza reporting year is defined by standard reporting weeks outlined by the centers for disease control and prevention, where every year has 52 or 53 reporting weeks. Influenza, also called the flu, is a severe, contagious respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus. Current extended flu activity report pdf april 5, 2020 april 11, 2020 report produced on 4 172020.
Number of influenza hospitalizations by county of residence and season, minnesota, 20082019 pdf other influenza data and statistics. Cdc fluview weekly report laboratoryconfirmed influenza. The current extended texas influenza surveillance report is available in pdf. Flu flu symptoms stomach flu influenza medlineplus. Influenza the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses.
Flu is a contagious disease that spreads around the united states every year, usually between october and may. Flu vaccines are designed to protect against the influenza viruses that experts predict will be the most common during the upcoming season. Increased surveillance for influenza in florida for the 201920 season began in week 40 starting on september 29, 2019 and will extend through week 20 ending may 16, 2020. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by an influenza virus. Stockpiling ventilators for influenza pandemics volume 23. Children 6 months through 8 years of age may need 2 doses during a single flu season.
Pneumonia and influenza mortality surveillance data. In new england, the yearly flu season usually begins in. Cdc defines the influenza season as beginning with cdc week 40 the first week in october and. He or she may use various tests to diagnose influenza. There have been a total of 92 influenza outbreaks reported to the oregon health authority in the 20192020 flu season. Skip directly to site content skip directly to page options skip directly to az link. Influenza and respiratory surveillance report pdf combined reports. Influenza, commonly called the flu, is an infection of the respiratory tract caused by the influenza virus. The united states centers for disease control and prevention cdc began counting the 20172018 flu season as october 2017, and by early february 2018, the epidemic was still widespread and increasing overall. The flu, or influenza, is a highly contagious viral infection that mainly affects the respiratory system. Stay informed about public health recommendations related to flu and other health threats by visiting the centers for disease control and prevention cdc website cdc.
Information about seasonal influenza and 2009 h1n1 sometimes called swine flu continues to change as new information and situations occur. During seasons when most circulating flu viruses are wellmatched to the flu vaccine, the cdc has said it is estimated that the vaccine reduces the risk of flu illness between 40 and 60 percent. The 45% number came from a report released yesterday by the centers for disease control and prevention cdc. Flu activity is defined as widespread 1 influenza activity continued to increase during week 9 with 1,188 new cases reported. Polymerase chain reaction pcr testing is becoming more common in many hospitals and labs. This fact sheet provides information about using prescription antiviral drugs to treat influenza in people at high risk for flu complications. Centers for disease control and prevention 1 why get vaccinated.
Everyone 6 months and older needs a flu vaccine each year. Influenza b, one type of influenza virus, is dominating the 20192020 flu season early on. Cdc fluview weekly report laboratoryconfirmed influenza hospitalizations application quick reference guide introduction this quick reference guide provides guidance on using the fluview web application and gives an overview of the influenza hospitalization surveillance network flusurvnet. It can cause mild to severe illness, hospitalization, and even death. Each years seasonal flu vaccine contains protection from the three or four influenza viruses that are expected to be the most common during that years flu season. This document has been converted to html and is available. The united states is not currently experiencing an influenza pandemic. These changes can impact how well the flu vaccine works, or can also result in the emergence of new influenza viruses against which people have no preexisting immunity, triggering a pandemic. For the 20172018 influenza season, cdc has generated separate graphs of data reported to cdc by public health laboratories figure. Pediatric influenzaassociated deaths reported including nyc weekly influenza surveillance report page 6 local health departments report pediatric influenzaassociated deaths to nysdoh. Jan, 2020 influenza b, one type of influenza virus, is dominating the 20192020 flu season early on. There were no influenza outbreaks reported during week 15, 2020. Stockpiling ventilators for influenza pandemics volume.
Tables listing each years influenza vaccines are available in the annual acip influenza statement, and on the cdc influenza website at. Flu influenza is a highly contagious disease and can be serious, especially for highrisk groups such as children with special health care needs. To find a flu clinic, search your zip code on flushot. Influenza surveillance report pdf combined reports. Disease control newsletter dcn mdh annual summaries of communicable diseases, including influenza. Ne is reporting local activity level to the cdcs weekly influenza geographic spread estimates surveillance. Stephen redd was wrapping up an influenza flu pandemic planning meeting on april 15, 2009, when someone on the phone reported that a new or novel influenza a virus had infected a 10yearold boy in california. Surveillance system nrevss data reported to cdc for the 20182019 influenza season, cdc has generated separate graphs of data reported to cdc by public health laboratories figure 1 and commercial laboratories figure 2. Influenza or flu is a viral respiratory illness, mainly spread by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. The response two days after cdc confirmed the read more. Influenza also known as flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs. The current extended texas influenza surveillance report is available in pdf format.
Influenza, one of the most common infectious diseases, is a highly contagious airborne disease that occurs in seasonal epidemics and manifests as an acute febrile illness with variable degrees of systemic symptoms, ranging from mild fatigue to respiratory failure and death. March 1 to march 7, 2020 for a description of south carolinas. Getting the flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available each year is best. In testing at public health labs, influenza b accounts for 58. Flu goes around every year, with some years being worse than others. Flu influenza is a serious disease caused by influenza viruses. Find information on coronavirus disease 2019 covid19. Flu watch mmwr week 2 january 5 january 11, 2020 4 influenzalike illness surveillance this week, the ili activity level was high and 7. Anyone can get the flu, but it is more dangerous for some people. Homeless service providers are encouraged to monitor the following websites for updates and additional information.
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