US EditionDoctors’ Visits for Flu-Like Illness at Highest Rate on Record Since 1997
Flu cases have caused over 11 million illnesses and 120,000 hospitalizations nationwide, with 8.2% of doctor visits for flu-like symptoms, CDC reports.
- CDC data show the United States is experiencing its highest surge of flu cases in 25 years, with doctor visits reaching 8.2% for the week ending Dec. 27.
- Amid lower vaccination coverage, CDC reports H3N2 influenza A, with 971 of 994 positives and 91.2% of 600 subtyped specimens, may reduce vaccine effectiveness.
- Frontline clinicians note rising admissions and co-infections, with hospitals reporting over 11 million illnesses and 120,000 hospitalizations, straining capacity.
- On Monday, the Department of Health and Human Services removed the flu vaccine from the childhood schedule and the CDC shifted to `shared clinical decision-making` for non-high-risk children, a change criticized by Dr. Ronald G. Nahass as `a disregard for the real confusion families already face`.
- Last week, CDC data showed most jurisdictions, including about 45 states, report high flu activity, with cases likely rising in the coming weeks, according to experts.
37 Articles
37 Articles
Doctors’ visits for flu-like illness at highest rate on record since 1997
Activity during the current flu season is growing to severe levels, with the percentage of doctors’ visits for flu-like illnesses reaching the highest level on record, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the CDC’s FluView dashboard, which tracks data on influence like illness (ILI)…
Flu Surge: Doctor Visits Soar to Highest Level in Nearly 30 Years
Flu cases are soaring across the United States and doctor visits have reached their highest level in nearly three decades. NBC’s medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar joins TODAY to break down the numbers, the dominant strain behind the surge, why it is not too late to get vaccinated and more.
NBC Chicago
Flu surges in 45 states, as doctor visits reach highest level in 30 years
Doctors’ visits for flu-like symptoms — fevers, sore throat, extreme fatigue and body aches — have hit the highest level in nearly 30 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and are likely to continue to rise in the coming weeks. At least 5,000 people have died this season, including nine children. For the week ending Dec. 27, the CDC reported that nearly 1 in 10 outpatient visits nationwide — 8.2% — were for flu-like…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 53% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
