Influenza Rates at Highest Level in 25 Years, CDC Says
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Influenza rates at highest level in 25 Years, CDC says
DULUTH, Minn. — Influenza cases are climbing across the region, putting added strain on health systems like Essentia Health as more patients seek care. Christie Erickson, a nurse practitioner at Essentia Health in Hermantown, says flu activity continues to rise — and she doesn’t expect relief anytime soon. “What’s unique is this is happening later in the season and at a more significant level than we’ve seen in the past,” Erickson said. “The CDC…
In this flu season, the U.S. faces the highest levels of infection in nearly 30 years.According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on influenza A virus infections (H3N2), 48 jurisdictions in the U.S. are at a high or very high level of transmission.The symptoms to be taken into account.Influenza cases continue to increase in the U.S., the CDC warnsAccording to the weekly report shared by the U.S. health authority, …
The new subtype of the A H3N2 virus is spreading rapidly, especially among the elderly.
Flu reaches highest level in the U.S. in quite some time
DEERFIELD. Ill. — Flu activity across the U.S. has soared with doctor visits for flu-like illness at its highest level in over 25 years. Both federal health data and the Walgreens Respiratory Index show a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses following the holidays.“This flu season is exceptionally active,” says Anita Patel, vice president of Pharmacy Services Development at Walgreens. Tracking respiratory illness trendsLaunched last fall, the Wal…
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