Texas influenza surveillance report 20192020 season mmwr. Dallas county reports 11th flurelated death, a 34yearold. A weekly influenza surveillance report prepared by the influenza division. Patients with covid19 have reported respiratory illness with fever, cough or shortness of breath. Because getting the flu is easy, but getting the shot is even easier. Flu season nearing end, but 20 states report highest level.
Influenza severity indicators remain moderate to low overall, but hospitalization rates differ by age group, with high rates among children and young adults. The flu is especially hard on older adults and small children, so keep your family protected. Adalja, the worst of the flu season may still be on the way. Influenza update 20192020 season the wcchd flu surveillance system does not attempt to capture all cases of influenza or influenzalike illness. North texas hit hard as flu continues to spread across the us. Flu map shows texas ranks 2nd among states with high rates of influenza activity. Jan 05, 2018 sneezing and coughing have characterized this holiday season, but thats no coincidence. For the 20192020 season, the nasal spray flu vaccine live attenuated influenza vaccine or laiv is again a recommended option for influenza vaccination of persons for whom it is otherwise appropriate. Jan 12, 2018 texas and the rest of the country is grappling with rising levels of flu illnesses.
The peak of flu season is here and it is keeping many students from attending classes. Flu season is an annually recurring time period characterized by the prevalence of outbreaks of influenza flu. The numbers of confirmed cases of covid19 coronavirus change on a seemingly hourly basis and we want to. Flu activity in north texas on the rise earlier than usual, health officials warn the latest flu report by the centers for disease control and prevention indicates that texas is. Influenza a is the most common type of flu circulating in travis county.
Although you can get the flu anytime, flu season starts in october and can go as late as march and even april. The report estimates that flu has caused at least 4. Flu season is here early this year and doctors dont know. Going by the calendar, flu season should be winding down. Give feedback on our website site map city council message board. Map shows reported flutype illnesses in central texas. During week 10, influenza activity remained high across both. Use everyday healths flu map to track local flu trends. The number of reporters sending in flu reports may vary from week to week.
An estimated 80,000 americans died of flu and its complications last winter. Flu report 20192020 flu season forecasts, stats, and. Current extended flu activity report pdf september 22, 2019 september 28, 2019 report produced on 1042019. The coronavirus pandemic continues to grow in north texas and other parts of the state. In what was considered the worst season in years, the flu and flurelated pneumonia killed nearly 10,000 texans in 20172018, according to a new state report. Texas influenza summary report, 202014 influenza season september 29, 20 september 27, 2014 overview. Dshs encourages you to protect yourself and your family by getting the flu shot as soon as possible. This map of texas explains why everyone you know has the flu. The current extended texas influenza surveillance report is available in pdf format. In the united states, flu season occurs in the fall and winter.
While influenza viruses circulate yearround, most of the time flu activity peaks between december and february, but activity can last as late as may. Current extended flu activity report pdf april 5, 2020 april 11, 2020 report produced on 4 172020. Walgreens flu season 2019 map shows which areas hardest hit. Make sure you are safe from any flu symptoms, with the help of weatherbugs cold and flu activity map. The current flu season started at the beginning of october and lasts until may. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc reports that confirmed flu activity continues to decrease. Map shows reported flutype illnesses in central texas this season flu shots coming out later this year after changes to vaccine doctors told kvue they dont have a. If you get sick during flu season, you may question whether or not your symptoms are those of a regular cold or another virus, or whether you might have the flu.
Feb 23, 2018 the flu season typically begins around october, peaks somewhere between december and february and peters out by the end of may. San antonio grappling with strong flu season san antonio. Flu map shows texas ranks 2nd among states with high rates of. This is the first year that the tool allows you to directly compare flu activity with the previous season, which will come in handy as the flu season progresses and health officials seek to learn. In all states except hawaii and oregon, the distribution of influenza was indicated as widespread, including 32 states that had high flu activity. Flu activity report texas department of state health. Tyler, texas kltv its flu season in east texas and this year, its come a little earlier than usual, but nothing too concerning to local doctors. Fifteen influenzaassociated pediatric deaths have been reported in texas. The tracker is updated regularly with local influenza conditions across the united states. The current extended texas influenza surveillance report is available in pdf. The user reports map shows flu activity collected by flu near you from flu near you users who fill out the weekly report. The season occurs during the cold half of the year in each hemisphere. Sep 18, 2019 map shows reported flu type illnesses in central texas this season.
Check flu levels in another city where is flu active today. The flu season typically begins around october, peaks somewhere between december and february and peters out by the end of may. Map shows reported flutype illnesses in central texas this. Laboratory confirmed flu activity as reported by clinical laboratories is now low. The nasal spray is approved for use in nonpregnant individuals, 2. Influenza, known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus. Texas map displaying the highest level of influenza or ili activity reported. The cdc map shows flu activity collected by the cdc. In what was considered the worst season in years, the flu and related complications killed nearly 10,000 texans in 20172018, according to state health officials. The last flu season from 2017 to 2018 had 185 deaths reported by the end of the season. The flu season in the united states tends to peak in february before dropping off.
Feb 28, 2020 the flu season in the united states tends to peak in february before dropping off. The 202014 influenza season began on september 29, 20 and went through september 27, 2014. Flu deaths rise to 2,100 nationwide in 2019 cbs detroit. Public health disease control and prevention epidemiology and health information influenza surveillance flu reports. Jun 27, 2018 in what was considered the worst season in years, the flu and related complications killed nearly 10,000 texans in 20172018, according to state health officials.
The 20172018 flu season was one of the deadliest in decades according to the cdc. Flu map tracker and trends by area and us zip code. Map shows reported flutype illnesses in central texas this season. Influenzalike illness activity, while lower than last week, is still elevated. Dec 11, 2019 flu map shows texas ranks 2nd among states with high rates of influenza activity. Influenza update 365 april 2020 update number 365, based on data up to 29 march 2020. Flu report 20192020 flu season forecasts, stats, and tips. The official flu season began on september 29, 2019. During the season, influenza activity increased through early december and peaked the last week in december. We urge everyone six months old and older to get vaccinated every flu season.
Denton county influenza surveillance reports denton county, texas. Texas is first in the nation for flu activity, the latest data from walgreens shows. I expect that flu will continue to rise in activity as we have not reached a peak yet, adalja said, adding that. The world health organization declared a public health emergency of international concern for the outbreak of novel coronavirus covid19. The cdc tracks information about the spread of the flu using data sent from state health departments to create and maintain an influenza surveillance map. Kltv according to this map from the texas department of state health services flu activity report. There isnt enough data for your area to show cold and flu activity. Even if youve already had the flu this season, getting the vaccine once you recover will help protect you from other strains because its possible to get the flu more than once a season.
This season began earlier than usual and the number of flu cases. The texas department of state health services is reporting 4,356 positive cases of the flu for this season, as. Dallas county reported its 11th flurelated death of the 201920 season wednesday. Nationwide, 20 children have died of the flu this season, including one in san antonio. Track texas coronavirus cases by county with this interactive map. The cdc keeps a national fever map measuring flu activity for each state. Flu season thats sickened 26 million may be at its peak. Texas and the rest of the country is grappling with rising levels of flu illnesses. Flu map shows texas ranks 2nd among states with high rates. Weekly influenza activity estimates reported by state and. But epidemics like this are the reason institutions like the centers for disease control cdc exist. Jun 28, 2018 in what was considered the worst season in years, the flu and flu related pneumonia killed nearly 10,000 texans in 20172018, according to a new state report.
Texas map displaying the highest level of influenza or. Flu vaccines have been updated to better match circulating viruses. The patient was a 34yearold dallas county resident who did not have any underlying medical conditions. Its obvious by now that the 20172018 flu season is one for the record books a fullblown epidemic that the public health system is fighting with all its got. During the spring months of marchmay, influenza b virus became dominant. The texas department of state health services is reporting 4,356 positive cases of. The 20182019 influenza season began on september 30, 2018. Its scary enough to have everyone asking when does flu season end. These data should be used to look for trends over time rather than for estimating the total number of cases. Jan 14, 2020 the cdc keeps a national fever map measuring flu activity for each state.
Influenza activity can sometimes be predicted and even tracked geographically. This years super bad flu season in 20 maps fivethirtyeight. Texas flu cases top the nation to start 2018 houston. The information below contains data through march 14, 2020. Sneezing and coughing have characterized this holiday season, but thats no coincidence. But the centers for disease control and prevention says its still going strong, with 20 states registering the highest levels of flu.
Shots health news why do people in boston get the flu when its cold, while people in. Flu activity high in 35 states with influenza b cases surging. Flu season deaths top 80,000 last year, cdc says cnn. Information in this report is categorized by influenza transmission zones, which are geographical groups of countries, areas or territories with similar influenza transmission patterns. This is the highest number of patient claims since the 2009 flu season. Feb 15, 2019 the current flu season started at the beginning of october and lasts until may. The 20172018 flu season was severe for all us populations and resulted in an estimated 959,000 hospitalizations and 61,099 deaths. Contribute to your communitys health and help track the flu. This season began earlier than usual and the number of flu cases is expected to be very high.
Saving lives, protecting people centers for disease control and prevention. At least 14,000 people have died and 250,000 have already been hospitalized during the 20192020 flu season, according to estimates from the u. The 20172018 united states flu season lasted from late 2017 through early 2018. Sep 26, 2018 the 20172018 flu season was one of the deadliest in decades according to the cdc. San antonio flu maps from walgreens and the centers for disease control and prevention show texas ranks.
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