Health officials warn of record flu season - Charleston City Paper

'Not good': Nathan Bartlett's flu warning amid worst US season in years

Newcastle virologist Professor Nathan Bartlett warns of a tough flu season, with vaccine uptake low and record high cases in the US and northern hemisphere.

CDC Declares High Severity of Flu Cases Among All Ages in US

The United States is currently undergoing the most severe flu season in seven years, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “Based on data available this week, this season is now classified as a high severity season overall and for all age groups (children, adults, older adults) for the first time since 2017-2018,” the CDC said in an update on Feb. 14. In addition, influenza “remains elevated and is higher than o…

The flu has killed 16,000 people this season. These are the states with the worst outbreaks

Currently, America is experiencing its worst flu season since 2009, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As a matter of fact, the CDC says there are so many cases that this season is now classified as being “high severity” for all age groups. That’s the first time a flu season has acquired that designation since the 2017–18 season. Still, some states are faring better than others. Here’s what you need to k…

Americans Are Suffering the Worst Flu Season in 15 Years

Look to your left, to your right, and even in front of you. Chances are, one of those people likely has or has dealt with the flu. You’re not wrong if you feel like everyone you know is coming down with influenza. This is projected to be the country’s worst bout with the flu since 2009, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There are expected to be 29 million cases in 2025. Hospitals, ERs, and other medical facilities are …

Health officials warn of record flu season - Charleston City Paper

This flu season is classified as a "high-severity" season, with estimates of at least 29 million cases across the country, according to recent data from the CDC. The post Health officials warn of record flu season appeared first on Charleston City Paper.

CDC Highest Number of Flu Cases in 15 Years. Here’s How to Protect Yourself

The CDC reports the highest level of flu cases since the swine flu pandemic of 2009. For the first time, the death rate for flu cases is higher than the mortality rate for COVID-19.