Flu activity continues to decline across the country. Annual flu vaccination is still recommended for everyone 6 months and older as long as flu activity is ongoing.
CDC has posted two new data dashboards, called RESP-NET & NSSP: Emergency Department Patient Visit Data, that display combined data on flu, COVID-19, and RSV from different surveillance systems. These dashboards show combined and disease-specific hospitalization and emergency department data for these three viruses, as well as by age, so that people can track and compare disease trends weekly.
New MMWR on Tennessee Epi-Aid A field investigation of flu activity in Tennessee during Nov 2022 found children were particularly impacted. Children seeking outpatient care were twice as likely to test positive for flu as adults and were hospitalized with flu at rates that rivaled past high severity flu seasons. Everyone 6 months & older should get an annual flu vaccine and take everyday preventive actions to help prevent flu.
Though symptoms can be similar, in general flu is worse than the common cold. #Flu symptoms are usually more intense and begin more suddenly. Flu can have serious complications. Getting a flu vaccine can reduce your risk. https://bit.ly/2xi9Qo8
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