Cdc director gives bad news for the next few months. With the 20162017 flu season over, the cdc has finished evaluating the effectiveness of last years vaccine. If you look at the news, youll see that this flu season seems particularly bad. During 20092010, a new and very different flu virus called 2009 h1n1 spread worldwide causing the. About the flu the flu is a highly infectious respiratory disease caused by inhaling a virus that attacks cells in the upper respiratory tract and causes symptoms such as fatigue, fever and chills, a hacking cough and body aches. Orange county, california influenza oc health care agency. Children 6 months 17 years most common place of vaccination7 64%. Community prevention and mitigation are tactics used by public health officials and the general public to reduce the effects of the flu. Flu season can last through may, according to the centers for disease control and prevention, and older people, young children, pregnant women, and people with longterm health conditions are at. Busy flu season causes more hospitalizations than last. In all states except hawaii and oregon, the distribution of influenza was indicated as widespread, including 32 states that had high flu activity.
During the 2016 17 season, there was a backlog of data requiring manual. The flu outbreak has peaked but still has weeks to go. As a caregiver, you play a critical role in the health of your loved one, so when preparing for flu season, remember. Basic information about the 20152016 flu season cdc. While h3n2 viruses are still most common, there is an increasing number of influenza b viruses being detected.
Influenza activity united states, 201415 season and composition of the 2015 16 influenza vaccine. Summary of the 20162017 flu season passport health. Why are 60 per cent of the alberta flu cases in calgary. Correction added on 25 january 2018, after first online publication. Vha seasonal influenza manual public health va veterans affairs. During the 201112 through 201516 seasons, peak weekly. The 2017 2018 united states flu season lasted from late 2017 through early 2018. By steven reinberg healthday reporter friday, april 14, 2017 healthday news this years flu season is rapidly winding down and is expected to end. 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. Recommendations of the advisory committee on immunization practices acip united states, for 201920 influenza season. State commissioner of health declares influenza no longer. Estimating the burden of seasonal influenza in spain from.
While it might seem pointless to research an old vaccine, this could greatly help this years flu shot. The largest case of an outbreak of the flu was in 19181919, where over 500 million people around the world were infected. Us flu season now as bad as 2009 swine flu epidemic. County of orange reports first influenzarelated death of season january. The 20142015 season averaged only about 44 hospitalizations per 100,000 people. If you have a child who is 6 months or older, speak with a healthcare provider about the flu vaccine wash hands frequently, especially after coughing, sneezing, or wiping noses. Product pricing and early booking through will be available in the next few weeks. Availability each year depends on when the vaccinations are complete, but flu shots for the 20172018 season became available in august and will continue to. Influenza flu mississippi state department of health.
Number of cases reported octoberapril week of year comparison of current flulike illness activity. Past issues of the michigan flu focus influenza surveillance report. 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. The 20142015 flu season blue cross blue shield of massachusetts remains committed to helping limit the spread of the flu virus in your community. The current outbreak is matching the beginning of that period, though its unclear what the remainder of the season. Seasonal influenza vaccine long stay mds coding tip sheet. Flu victims, especially elderly people, are susceptible to potentially lifethreatening secondary infections.
The 20172018 united states flu season lasted from late 2017 through early 2018. During the 201617 influenza season october 2, 2016may 20, 2017 in the. The reports measure the vaccines effectiveness to improve it for the 20172018 flu season. A manual for estimating disease burden associated with seasonal influenza. So far in the 20162017 influenza season, influenza a h3n2 viruses have been identified most frequently in the u. Flu questions 20172018 influenza season for flu and flu vaccine information specific to the current.
Influenza activity in the united states during the 201617. Flu questions 2017 2018 influenza season for flu and flu vaccine information specific to the current. In the previous severe flu season, in 20142015, 148 children died. Canada is in the midst of a challenging flu season. Flu season is an annually recurring time period characterized by the prevalence of outbreaks of. Mdhhs past michigan flu focus surveillance reports.
During the spring months of marchmay, influenza b virus became dominant. 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 surveillance data washington state department of health. Flu vaccine has been shown to reduce flu related illnesses and the risk of serious flu complications that can result in hospitalization or death. Washington state current weekly flu report and annual influenza summaries. 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. To adequately prepare for the next flu season, health care providers must look to the previous season for clues on how to improve. Influenza activity united states, 201415 season and. Flu epidemic apparently peaking, likely to continue the u. The 20172018 influenza season was considered to be one of the longest. Ve against all influenza a and b us flu ve network. 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.
Follow your health care providers instructions for taking these medications. Healthcare providers play a critical role in preparing for a new flu season. Here is a summary of the 201920 influenza recommendations by the advisory committee on immunization practices. As states are in the midst of the annual influenza flu season, it is an opportune time to discuss the coding of item o0250 influenza vaccine. We make it easy for members and their families to get vaccinated this flu season by offering a range of workplace, retailbased and public vaccine solutions. 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. Here are some insights from the waning 20162017 flu season that providers can use to guide their actions for 20172018 flu season, now only seven months away. This flu season is more than 11 weeks old, and the average flu season lasts 16 weeks, though some go for as long as 20 weeks. Fiftythree children have died from flurelated illness this year, according to the cdc. There are four flu clinics in calgary, all are open from 9. Seasonal flu activity has been intense this season. Influenza, also called the flu, is caused by a virus that mainly affects the nose. Each flu season brings new strains of flu that you need protection against. Us flu season now as bad as 2009 swine flu epidemic us.
In the 20152016 season, about 45 percent of all americans six months and older got vaccinated against flu. This years super bad flu season in 20 maps fivethirtyeight. First responders share alarming stories of the flus deadly potential. 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. 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. This information sheet is typically provided to patients at the time they receive their vaccine. As of last week, 20 children have died from the flu and flurelated complications during the 20172018 flu season. A severe variant of the influenza virus has produced a powerful start to the 2018 flu season. Please use the following link to view the vaccine information sheet vis for the vaccine being distributed this flu season. The peak week of flu activity for the 20152016 season was week 10.
A hard flu season has the cdc working overtime on solutions. Definitions antiviral medications are prescription medications that can be used to prevent or treat the flu. Basic information about the 20162017 flu season cdc. How many children died from flu during the 20172018 season. Hospitals put on alert over worst killer flu in 50 years. Flu vaccination not only can help prevent the spread of flu, but more importantly, it can save lives. The cps 2015 and the cdc 2016 recommend the following precautions this flu season. Zucker previously declared influenza prevalent in the state on december 28, 2016. Full reporting for the 20172018 influenza season will begin in midoctober 2017. Prevention and control of seasonal influenza with vaccines. The best place to receive a flu vaccine is at your doctors office, but there are also other options, like pharmacies, clinics or sites on this flu locator website. The season has not peaked, and experts say it is rivaling severe flu seasons of the past. The 201617 flu season has already seen more hospitalizations and outbreaks than last season with a few months still left on the clock. The 20152016 influenza season has come to an end in europe, with almost all countries now reporting low influenza activity for a number of.
Influenza activity in sentinel primary care varied by studied season figure 1. There is currently a delay in manual coding for deaths occurring in 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. While flu season always occurs during the colder months, its hit a little earlier than usual in. About 59 percent of kids and 41 percent of adults got flu shots. Fffs myfluvaccine portfolio is gearing up for the 20172018 flu season. Those numbers have since fallen to below 1,400 in the week ending april 22, 2017. Flu activity in the state peaked in midfebruary, when there were more than 6,000 laboratoryconfirmed cases in one week. As of february 16, 2018 most of the united states continues to experience intense and widespread flu activity, with recordbreaking levels of influenzalikeillness and hospitalization rates recorded. Flu epidemic apparently peaking, likely to continue. In the 2017 2018 flu season, an estimated 80,000 adults nationwide died from the flu, as well as 180 children. The best protection against the flu virus is a yearly flu shot. Everything you need to know about this years flu season. Compared to the 20142015 season, the 20172018 season looks like its already worse.