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Impending outbreak of flu in the US

Content Editor: Dr. Rashmi Verma

March 7, 2024 at 1:30:00 PM

Communicable disease, International Health News

Content Editor: Dr. Rashmi Verma
  • As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), half of the US regions still exhibit high levels of flu activity, whereas COVID-19 and RSV levels are on the decline.

  •  The national test positivity rate for respiratory viruses has decreased to 14.8%, although outpatient visits for flu-like symptoms have remained stable at 4.5%.

  • In the previous week, flu activity increased in five US regions, with Influenza A comprising 71.7% of positive flu samples and Influenza B accounting for 28.3%.

  •  This flu season, 91 children have succumbed to the flu, with nine fatalities recorded between November and February. H1N1 and influenza B were responsible for five and four deaths, respectively.

  • Conversely, RSV levels are diminishing in numerous areas, leading to a decline in hospitalizations among infants and seniors, according to the CDC.

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