S centers for disease control and prevention cdc provides weekly flu season updates. Jan 26, 2018 widespread flu activity across 49 states, leaves 37 children dead so far, and theres likely many more weeks to come of the flu season, cdc says. This winters flu season is considered moderately severe. It can be hard to predict, but so far it appears the 2018 19 season will peak in late january and early february. During the 2018 2019 flu season, cdc began reporting cumulative, in season estimates of disease burden of influenza, including estimates of the total number of people hospitalized in the united states from flu. Jan 17, 2018 according to the cdc, this years flu season is particularly bad, resulting in deaths. There are more flu deaths so far than there have been for years in south dakota. Experts say the united states is likely in the early weeks of the flu season. It looks like we peaked in early february, based on our data cdc spokeswoman. It can be hard to predict, but so far it appears the 2018 19 season will peak. May 22, 2018 how bad was flu season this year in new york. Most flu seasons start off with lots of infections from influenza a viruses, which can be more severe and less responsive to vaccination than. New jerseys flu season has yet to peak as officials have confirmed an additional 3,600 new flu cases in the past week and the second.
This years influenza season has reached epidemic levels, according to a recent cdc briefing on current us flu activity. The united states centers for disease control and prevention cdc began counting the 2017 2018 flu season as october 2017, and by early february 2018, the epidemic was still widespread and increasing overall. Frequently asked flu questions 20182019 influenza season cdc. Influenza surveillance across the country nationally shows a significant increase yoy from the 20182019 season and seems to be challenging the severe 20172018 season. The 20172018 united states flu season lasted from late 2017 through early 2018. During the 2018 19 season, ed ili visits peaked during week 9, with a rate of 79 per 100,000 visits figure 3. Mar 02, 2018 this deadly flu season has peaked, but a late bump could loom. Jan 31, 2019 the 2018 2019 flu season is shaping up to be a severe one, and health officials are cautioning that the activity for the virus, which can cause a cough, body aches, and a fever, is likely to.
It looks like the peak of the season may actually be behind us at. The peak ed visits for ili rate during the 2018 19 season was the second highest observed over the past five seasons. During the 20182019 flu season, the influenza vaccine in the netherlands. Children who need two doses of vaccine to be protected should start the vaccination process sooner. The 2018 2019 flu season appears to be much milder than last year, which many health experts attribute to the effectiveness of this years.
Jan 12, 2018 2018 flu season appears to hit deadly peak. Jun 27, 2018 the 2017 2018 influenza season in the united states was one of the most severe in recent memory. Dave osthus, provided the most accurate national, regional, and statelevel influenzalike illness forecasts. Flu killed 80,000 people this past season and put 900,000 into the hospital, making it the worst influenza season in decades, the centers for. Nov 19, 2018 we are nearing the end of flu season a long flu season. Flu season may peak in coming weeks, fda chief says. A rough strain of the flu virus is causing more illness than usual. This deadly flu season has peaked, but a late bump could loom. According to data from the centers for disease control and prevention the cdc that looks at flu activity.
Centers for disease control and prevention officials announced friday. According to medical experts, the prognosis is not good. The 20182019 flu season is on track to be a bad one in. Since 1982, while we have been twice as likely to see a flu activity peak in february than other winter months, we have been just as likely to get. The 2018 2019 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. While flu season typically peaks in february, it is very important to understand that there are few things that are typical about the flu. Information you need to know about the current 20192020 flu season. This peak was higher than three of the five most recent flu seasons, but was lower than the peaks of the 201718, 201415, and 2009 10. Flu is a viral respiratory disease, and it leads to nasty fevers, headaches, coughs, muscle pains, and runny noses that make many people miserable in the fall and. 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 2018 flu season is the worst since the 2009 swine flu. Feb 09, 2018 this flu season is turning out to be so intense that the number of people seeking care at doctors offices and emergency rooms has surged to levels not reported since the peak of the 2009 swine. Graph from the pennsylvania department of health tracks flu cases during the 2017 2018 flu season and other recent years. Flu is now widespread in 49 states and it will take weeks before the epidemic begins to subside, health officials say.
The figure below shows peak flu activity in the united states by month for the 19821983 through 2017 2018 flu seasons. Although not as severe as the 2017 2018 season, the 2018 2019 influenza season had one of the higher levels of activity observed during the past ten years. 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. 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 order to have flu shots ready for flu season, experts have to decide, months in advance, which strains to include in the vaccine.
By february 2018, the cdc said that the circulating virus strains included both b strains yamagata and victoria, h1n1 and h3n2. But while experts say the flu season may have reached its peak, they warn it will take many more weeks for flu activity to truly slow down. During the 20172018 season, influenzalikeillness ili activity began to increase in november. The seasonal targets are the onset week, the peak week, and the peak intensity of the 2018 19 influenza season. Sep 09, 2018 flu season is the time of year when the illness seems to be spread the most, and that is usually from october through may. May 15, 2019 new jerseys flu season has yet to peak as officials have confirmed an additional 3,600 new flu cases in the past week and the second flu related pediatric death in the state this season. Has cornavirus been here since last year justin hart. During the 2018 2019 flu season, 24 different teams participated in the flu forecasting initiative, each submitting 38 different weekly forecasts. Flu season is here and moving at a fast and furious pace. Flu season off to an early start, will peak before usual health officials say it is the earliest winter start for the flu in more than 15 years. Some 143 influenzaassociated pediatric deaths have been reported to the cdc so for the 2018 2019 flu season. Flu season is the time of year when you are most likely to get sick from the flu. Fierce, deadly flu season still not peaked, cdc says cnn.
Will the flu sufferers of today ultimately eclipse those of 2009. Reflecting the long duration of this season, rates remained elevated from the beginning of december 2018. Flu activity reached its second peak in the season. Flu season thats sickened 26 million may be at its peak. The flu hitting south dakota hard ahead of peak season in 2018. As minnesotas flu season climbs toward its peak, health officials are reminding minnesotans that its not too late to get their flu vaccine.
The 20182019 flu season appears to be much milder than last year, which many health experts attribute to the effectiveness of this years. The peak infection rate equaled that of the 2009 swine flu pandemic. Theres still widespread flu activity in every state except hawaii, according to a weekly flu report sent out by the cdc just last friday. For each week during the season, participants will be asked to provide national and regional probabilistic forecasts for the entire influenza season seasonal targets and for the next four weeks fourweek ahead targets.
The flu outbreak has peaked but still has weeks to go the. Jan 11, 2019 experts say the united states is likely in the early weeks of the flu season. Basic information about the 20182019 flu season cdc. Influenza final surveillance summary for 20182019 influenza. The number of new confirmed flu cases in new york was 3,264 for the week ending dec. In pennsylvania, flu cases have risen to the highest levels in recent years with the states confirmed flu cases. The 2018 2019 flu season is shaping up to be a severe one, and health officials are cautioning that the activity for the virus, which can cause a. Flu statistics show recordhigh hospitalization rate in u. Definition the peak week will be defined as the mmwr surveillance week that the weighted ilinet percentage, rounded to one decimal place, is the highest for the 201819 influenza season. This years flu season is packing a wallop across pennsylvania and the nation. The 20182019 influenza season was moderately severe, with activity beginning to increase in november, peaking in midfebruary, and.
Heres what you need to know about this years flu shot, flu symptoms, and flu treatment. The cdc says flu season is off to an earlier start this year, and we may see flu activity peak as early as december. Find current information on the 2018 19 flu season. Surveillance of influenza and other respiratory infections in. Healthday news its been overshadowed by the new coronavirus outbreak in china, but this years flu season could be near its peak after surging throughout the. Of those 163 deaths, 36 had died during the first week of february. Flu report 20192020 flu season forecasts, stats, and tips. More information regarding these preliminary in season burden estimates is available.
A fter months of recordbreaking widespread illness, flu season has finally peaked, according to cdc officials. Flusight 20182019 centers for disease control and prevention. Jan 15, 2020 in fact, the 20182019 season was the longest flu season in the past decade. In general, flu season can start anytime in late fall, peak in midtolate winter usually january or february, and continue through early spring. Five percent of all outpatient doctors visits last week were due to flu like symptoms, down from 6. Thats a pretty long period of time, covering most of fall, all of winter. Seasonal influenza activity in the united states has been elevated for weeks. Jan 25, 2018 the flu may peak in coming weeks after a particularly bad season, food and drug administration commissioner scott gottlieb says at the world economic forum in davos. Most of us have never seen a flu season like that, he adds. Contact information flu season in full swing, flu vaccination still very important, health officials say. High rates of flu occurred all over the country simultaneously, in contrast to most seasons of the past decade, when certain states would peak with flu activity while others remained relatively quiet see chart. In the briefing, cdc director brenda fitzgerald, md, indicated that while influenza surveillance systems suggest that the flu season may be peaking in these recent weeks, it will likely take several more weeks before influenza activity slows down.
It will usually end by april, but in some years it can linger into may. During the 2018 19 flu season, the percent of ili peaked at 7. Jan 12, 2018 the united states is at the peak of one of the more active flu seasons in recent years, u. Frequently asked flu questions 20182019 influenza season. Flu deaths in pennsylvania reach 215 as worst season in years. The terrible 20172018 flu season may be starting to wind down, the centers for disease control and prevention said friday. Plus, what to do if you have the flu according to the cdc, this years flu season is particularly bad, resulting in deaths. Flu season off to an early start, will peak before usual. Healthday news its been overshadowed by the new coronavirus outbreak in china, but this years flu season could be near its peak after surging throughout the united states for months. Feb 02, 2018 flu season kills 15 south dakotans, peak season on the way, experts say. Jan, 2018 a rough flu season may be hitting its peak. Feb 21, 2020 healthday news its been overshadowed by the new coronavirus outbreak in china, but this years flu season could be near its peak after surging throughout the united states for months. December 21, 2018 increases in flu activity summarized in cdcs most.