Flu season occurs primarily from october through may. According to the centers for disease control and prevention cdc, the severity of the influenza season in the united states has reached epidemic proportions. Please use the following link to view the vaccine information sheet vis for the vaccine being distributed this flu season. The centers for disease control and prevention says the flu has further tightened its grip on the u.
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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. Flu season is shaping up to be nasty, cdc says npr. Feb 15, 2017 a flu shot now may still protect you, and may help protect those around you from getting flu. Definitions antiviral medications are prescription medications that can be used to prevent or treat the flu. Feb 09, 2018 compared to the 20142015 season, the 20172018 season looks like its already worse. In all states except hawaii and oregon, the distribution of influenza was indicated as widespread, including 32 states that had high flu activity. So far, 20 children have died from the flu, compared with a total of 101 last season. As of middecember, this years flu season already has twice as many cases as last years season. Us flu season now as bad as 2009 swine flu epidemic us news. Children 6 months 17 years most common place of vaccination7 64%. Influenza activity united states, 201415 season and composition of the 2015 16 influenza vaccine. Jan 05, 2017 everything you need to know about this years flu season. Those 65 and older are the most affected, but baby. Summary of the 20162017 flu season passport health.
More information about flu activity during the 20142015 season can be found in 20142015 flu season drawing to a close, fluview, and the mmwr report update. The peak week of flu activity for the 20152016 season was week 10. Fffs myfluvaccine portfolio is gearing up for the 20172018 flu season. During the 20172018 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. As a caregiver, you play a critical role in the health of your loved one, so when preparing for flu season, remember.
Fiftythree children have died from flurelated illness this year, according to the cdc. Compared to the 20142015 season, the 20172018 season looks like its already worse. By mrchouston january 15, 2015 february 1st, 2018 no comments. During the 2014 2015 flu season, 40 million americans got the flu, 19 million people went to the doctor to get. The season has not peaked, and experts say it is rivaling severe flu seasons of the past. This information sheet is typically provided to patients at the time they receive their vaccine. Feb 02, 2018 fiftythree children have died from flu related illness this year, according to the cdc.
While the coronavirus is getting a lot of attention because its new, the centers. May 27, 2016 cdc influenza division key points may 27, 2016 1 this is the final issue of cdc seasonal influenza division key points for the 20162017 influenza season. Cdc influenza division key points may 27, 2016 1 this is the final issue of cdc seasonal influenza division key points for the 20162017. This is the highest number of patient claims since the 2009 flu season. 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. Feb 23, 2018 as the following chart illustrates, the share of doctor visits for flu and flu like illnesses has not been this high since the 200910 season, when the flu hit early and hard but then quickly. Mdhhs past michigan flu focus surveillance reports. Oct 31, 2017 the best time to get a flu shot and answers to other common flu vaccine questions.
The 20172018 united states flu season lasted from late 2017 through early 2018. Estimates of fluassociated deaths range from a low of about 3,000 to a high of about 49,000 people in the united states per year between the 19761977 flu season and the 20062007 flu season. Feb 09, 2018 us flu season now as bad as 2009 swine flu epidemic. As the following chart illustrates, the share of doctor visits for flu and flulike illnesses has not been this high since the 200910 season, when the flu hit early and hard but then quickly. Cdc director gives bad news for the next few months. Transcript for cdc update on flu activity cdc online. In the 20152016 season, about 45 percent of all americans six months and older got vaccinated against flu. About 59 percent of kids and 41 percent of adults got flu shots. While the world is freaking out over the coronavirus, the common flu is far more deadly. Every year, influenza kills between 12,000 and 49,000 people and can send more than 700,000 people to the hospital, the cdc says.
During the 20142015 flu season, 40 million americans got the flu, 19 million people went to the doctor to get. Influenza vaccination coverage among pregnant women united states, 201415 influenza season. The 20172018 influenza season doesnt just seem long, thanks to the high volume of casesand deathsthis year. Jan 09, 2018 medical experts are bracing for one of the worst flu seasons in history. The season started particularly early, and the flu has hit those over 80 and children aged five to nine particularly hard, officials said.
In the meantime, check out our anticipated 20172018 flu vaccine lineup, which includes four new products official announcement of our broad list of flu products. Sep 12, 2017 trivalent influenza vaccines for the 2017 2018 u. The reports measure the vaccines effectiveness to improve it for the 20172018 flu season. This years super bad flu season in 20 maps fivethirtyeight. The flu outbreak has peaked but still has weeks to go. Officials said that for the 20172018 season, vaccine manufacturers have estimated that as many as 166 million doses of flu vaccine will be available.
During 20092010, a new and very different flu virus called 2009 h1n1 spread worldwide causing the. This winters flu season is turning into a moderately severe one that might get worse because of an imperfect vaccine and steady cold weather, flu experts and public health. In past years, diagnoses have reached peaks of 40,000 and even 80,000. The best time to get a flu shot and answers to other common flu vaccine questions. Each flu season is different and its hard to compare one to another, but jernigan said this season seems a little less severe than the 20142015 flu season. Review updated flu prevention guidance for 20172018.
Summary of 20142015 recommendations from the advisory committee 16. Sarah chodosh writes in, this flu season looks like a bad one and it could be coming early with increasing numbers of people, the disease is spreading far faster than it normally does. The season with the highest final cumulative rate of laboratoryconfirmed influenza hospitalizations is the 2014 2015 season, which had a rate of 64. In that time frame, the state typically posts weekly surveillance reports to monitor the severity of flu season. 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. Jan 12, 2018 in the first week of 2018, seven more children died from the flu, bringing the total number to 20 so far for the season. Sep 12, 2017 the season started particularly early, and the flu has hit those over 80 and children aged five to nine particularly hard, officials said.
Product pricing and early booking through will be available in the next few weeks. Community prevention and mitigation are tactics used by public health officials and the general public to reduce the effects of the flu. Everything you need to know about this years flu season. Us flu season now as bad as 2009 swine flu epidemic us. In fact, the cdc says flu season hasnt even peaked yet. The flu has killed 15 children and has been responsible for the hospitalizations of 2, 643 patients between october 1, 2014 and december 20, 2014. Healthcare providers play a critical role in preparing for a new flu season. Sep 21, 2017 in the 2015 2016 season, about 45 percent of all americans six months and older got vaccinated against flu. To date, the vaccine appears to be a moderate to good. Studies show that flu vaccination has prevented 700,000 hospitalizations since 2010, along with untold reduction in illness, lost work time, and lost productivity.
Jan 15, 2015 according to the centers for disease control and prevention cdc, the severity of the influenza season in the united states has reached epidemic proportions. As of week 4, the influenza hospitalization rate for the 2017 2018 season has surpassed the week 4 hospitalization rate for the 2014 2015 season. Jan 02, 2018 hospitals put on alert over worst killer flu in 50 years as deadly strain sweeps britain hospitals are bracing themselves for the worst flu epidemic in 50 years with news that the strain. A hard flu season has the cdc working overtime on solutions. A flu shot now may still protect you, and may help protect those around you from getting flu. Jan 12, 2018 each flu season is different and its hard to compare one to another, but jernigan said this season seems a little less severe than the 20142015 flu season. Shots health news flu is widespread throughout the country, according to latest federal numbers. Apr 14, 2017 friday, april 14, 2017 healthday news this years flu season is rapidly winding down and is expected to end within the next couple of weeks, u. More information about flu activity during the 2014 2015 season can be found in 2014 2015 flu season drawing to a close, fluview, and the mmwr report update. The largest case of an outbreak of the flu was in 19181919, where over 500 million people around the world were infected.
As the following chart illustrates, the share of doctor visits for flu and flu like illnesses has not been this high since the 200910 season, when the flu hit early and hard but then quickly. The flu outbreak has peaked but still has weeks to go the. Hospitals put on alert over worst killer flu in 50 years as. Jan 03, 2018 2018 flu season off to a strong, potentially dangerous start written by dan gray on january 3, 2018 cdc officials say 36 states are reporting widespread flu illnesses. First responders share alarming stories of the flus deadly potential. The 20142015 season averaged only about 44 hospitalizations per 100,000 people. Prevention and control of seasonal influenza with vaccines. The main flu strain for 201718 is known as the h3n2 virus, and it is more deadly than the swine flu. While it might seem pointless to research an old vaccine, this could greatly help this years flu shot. Estimates of flu associated deaths range from a low of about 3,000 to a high of about 49,000 people in the united states per year between the 19761977 flu season and the 20062007 flu season. Us flu season now as bad as 2009 swine flu epidemic.
Past issues of the michigan flu focus influenza surveillance report. The 2017 2018 united states flu season lasted from late 2017 through early 2018. Jan 17, 2018 if you look at the news, youll see that this flu season seems particularly bad. There is currently a delay in manual coding for deaths occurring in 2018. Unlike previous seasons, reports of the flu stayed high across all 50 states. The flu has killed 15 children and has been responsible for the hospitalizations of 2, 643. Medical experts are bracing for one of the worst flu seasons in history. Remember, the best way to avoid getting sick from the flu is to get a flu shot.
With the 20162017 flu season over, the cdc has finished evaluating the effectiveness of last years vaccine. As of last week, 20 children have died from the flu and flurelated complications during the 20172018 flu season. As long as flu season isnt over, its not too late flu season doesnt usually. Nhs fears the worst flu season in history the telegraph. Enhanced flu vaccines made available after last years.
Enhanced flu vaccines made available after last years horrific season left 1,000 people dead updated february 18, 2018. Friday, april 14, 2017 healthday news this years flu season is rapidly winding down and is expected to end within the next couple of weeks, u. If you look at the news, youll see that this flu season seems particularly bad. The flu may may have peaked for the season in louisiana. Jan 26, 2018 severe flu season may be only halfway over. Full reporting for the 20172018 influenza season will begin in midoctober 2017. Jan 12, 2018 so far, 20 children have died from the flu, compared with a total of 101 last season. As long as flu season isnt over, its not too late flu season doesnt usually peak until january or february and can last until may no more excuses.
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. The two new vaccines will generate a strong immune. In the first week of 2018, seven more children died from the flu, bringing the total number to 20 so far for the season. Flu season definitely isnt over, and theres a chance it could get even worse amino, a consumer digital health care company, tracked flu diagnoses for the last few years and found that, as of january 26, 2017, the flu still had yet to reach its peak. After today, seasonal influenza key points will no longer be released on a fixed schedule, but will be issued as they are warranted, such as in conjunction with the.