All articles tagged with #influenza activity
Originally Published 6 days ago — by WTVC
Flu activity is sharply rising near Chattanooga, Tennessee, with several surrounding counties reporting the highest rates in the state, driven by circulating influenza A(H3N2). Health officials recommend vaccination and early treatment, as the season remains active with increased hospitalizations and some deaths.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by ABC7 Chicago
Illinois reports its first pediatric death from flu this season amid a surge in influenza activity, which has reached 'very high' levels across the state, prompting health officials to urge precautions and vaccination despite concerns about a new flu strain reducing vaccine effectiveness.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WDIV ClickOnDetroit
Detroit Medical Center has implemented new visitor guidelines at its hospitals due to a surge in flu cases and activity. The restrictions include allowing up to two visitors per patient, prohibiting visitors aged 12 and under from inpatient hospital floors, and requesting visitors aged 13 and over with symptoms like fever, cough, or rash to postpone their visits. The guidelines aim to ensure the safety and care of patients during this period of increased influenza activity in the community. Other respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19 and RSV, are also on the rise in Michigan.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Hill
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported an increase in influenza activity in several U.S. states, with six jurisdictions showing moderate or high flu activity. Alaska has the highest flu activity, followed by Florida, Hawaii, New Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C. While most states still have low or minimal flu activity, experts predict that flu levels will worsen in the coming months. The CDC's map is based on people reporting flu symptoms to healthcare facilities and may not capture all flu activity. Flu shots are already available and can be received alongside COVID-19 boosters.