Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report

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CDC Publishes the First Weekly U.S. Forecasts of Flu Hospitalizations for 2023-2024

November 3, 2023

	Influenza (Flu) 2023 - 2024 Flu Season

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Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Flu activity remains low nationally but continues to slightly increase in most parts of the country. Flu hospitalizations also increased, and three pediatric deaths were reported this week. Two of these pediatric deaths were from last season, and one is the first reported flu pediatric death of the 2023-2024 season. CDC recommends flu vaccination as the best way to reduce your risk from flu and its potentially serious complications.

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CDC Publishes First Weekly U.S. Forecasts of Flu Hospitalizations  This week CDC posted its first FluSight forecasts for the season. The forecasts suggest the number of new laboratory-confirmed flu hospital admissions will remain stable or have an uncertain trend nationally, with 990 to 5,100 admissions likely reported during the week ending November 18. CDC coordinates weekly forecasts based on data from the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).  Learn More

	Information on Surveillance Methods and on Free or Low-Cost Flu Vaccines for Fall and Winter  CDC has flu information specific to the 2023-2024 season on its website, including new information on changes in flu surveillance methods this season and on how to access free or low-cost flu vaccines for adults and children. Make plans to get a flu vaccine.  Learn More

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