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. With the 20162017 flu season over, the cdc has finished evaluating the effectiveness of last years vaccine. Correction added on 25 january 2018, after first online publication. During the spring months of marchmay, influenza b virus became dominant. Flu questions 2017 2018 influenza season for flu and flu vaccine information specific to the current. In the 2017 2018 flu season, an estimated 80,000 adults nationwide died from the flu, as well as 180 children. The largest case of an outbreak of the flu was in 19181919, where over 500 million people around the world were infected.
Children 6 months 17 years most common place of vaccination7 64%. During 20092010, a new and very different flu virus called 2009 h1n1 spread worldwide causing the. County of orange reports first influenzarelated death of season january. Flu vaccine has been shown to reduce flu related illnesses and the risk of serious flu complications that can result in hospitalization or death. Cdc influenza division key points may 27, 2016 1 this is the final issue of cdc seasonal influenza division key points for the 20162017. The 20172018 united states flu season lasted from late 2017 through early 2018. Number of cases reported octoberapril week of year comparison of current flulike illness activity. Influenza activity in the united states during the 201617. 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. Busy flu season causes more hospitalizations than last. 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.
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. Influenza activity united states, 201415 season and composition of the 2015 16 influenza vaccine. Us flu season now as bad as 2009 swine flu epidemic. The season has not peaked, and experts say it is rivaling severe flu seasons of the past. Influenza surveillance data washington state department of health.
Hospitals put on alert over worst killer flu in 50 years as deadly strain sweeps britain hospitals are bracing themselves for the worst flu epidemic in 50 years with news that the strain. Summary of the 20162017 flu season passport health. The 20142015 flu season blue cross blue shield of massachusetts remains committed to helping limit the spread of the flu virus in your community. State commissioner of health declares influenza no longer. In all states except hawaii and oregon, the distribution of influenza was indicated as widespread, including 32 states that had high flu activity. About 59 percent of kids and 41 percent of adults got flu shots. Why are 60 per cent of the alberta flu cases in calgary. In the previous severe flu season, in 20142015, 148 children died. 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. A hard flu season has the cdc working overtime on solutions.
While flu season always occurs during the colder months, its hit a little earlier than usual in. Seasonal influenza vaccine long stay mds coding tip sheet. The current outbreak is matching the beginning of that period, though its unclear what the remainder of the season. Full reporting for the 20172018 influenza season will begin in midoctober 2017. Zucker previously declared influenza prevalent in the state on december 28, 2016. During the 2016 17 season, there was a backlog of data requiring manual. While h3n2 viruses are still most common, there is an increasing number of influenza b viruses being detected. A manual for estimating disease burden associated with seasonal influenza. The best protection against the flu virus is a yearly flu shot. So far in the 20162017 influenza season, influenza a h3n2 viruses have been identified most frequently in the u. Fffs myfluvaccine portfolio is gearing up for the 20172018 flu season. This information sheet is typically provided to patients at the time they receive their vaccine. Influenza activity united states, 201415 season and.
Flu season is an annually recurring time period characterized by the prevalence of outbreaks of. Community prevention and mitigation are tactics used by public health officials and the general public to reduce the effects of the flu. Vha seasonal influenza manual public health va veterans affairs. Prevention and control of seasonal influenza with vaccines. Washington state current weekly flu report and annual influenza summaries. The flu outbreak has peaked but still has weeks to go. Estimating the burden of seasonal influenza in spain from. The reports measure the vaccines effectiveness to improve it for the 20172018 flu season. While it might seem pointless to research an old vaccine, this could greatly help this years flu shot. 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. Flu questions 20172018 influenza season for flu and flu vaccine information specific to the current. Ve against all influenza a and b us flu ve network. The 20152016 influenza season has come to an end in europe, with almost all countries now reporting low influenza activity for a number of. In the 20152016 season, about 45 percent of all americans six months and older got vaccinated against flu.
The 20142015 season averaged only about 44 hospitalizations per 100,000 people. The 20172018 influenza season was considered to be one of the longest. 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. Flu epidemic apparently peaking, likely to continue the u. 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. Basic information about the 20152016 flu season cdc. Fiftythree children have died from flurelated illness this year, according to the cdc. Canada is in the midst of a challenging flu season. Cdc director gives bad news for the next few months. There are four flu clinics in calgary, all are open from 9. Mdhhs past michigan flu focus surveillance reports. 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.
How many children died from flu during the 20172018 season. Flu victims, especially elderly people, are susceptible to potentially lifethreatening secondary infections. The peak week of flu activity for the 20152016 season was week 10. There is currently a delay in manual coding for deaths occurring in 2018. 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. As a caregiver, you play a critical role in the health of your loved one, so when preparing for flu season, remember. As of last week, 20 children have died from the flu and flurelated complications during the 20172018 flu season. 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. If you look at the news, youll see that this flu season seems particularly bad. 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. 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. Flu vaccination not only can help prevent the spread of flu, but more importantly, it can save lives.
Flu epidemic apparently peaking, likely to continue. 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. Healthcare providers play a critical role in preparing for a new flu season. 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. Officials said that for the 20172018 season, vaccine manufacturers have estimated that as many as 166 million doses of flu vaccine will be available. During the 201617 influenza season october 2, 2016may 20, 2017 in the. First responders share alarming stories of the flus deadly potential. Influenza activity in sentinel primary care varied by studied season figure 1.
This years super bad flu season in 20 maps fivethirtyeight. Product pricing and early booking through will be available in the next few weeks. Influenza flu mississippi state department of health. Basic information about the 20162017 flu season cdc. Here is a summary of the 201920 influenza recommendations by the advisory committee on immunization practices.
Definitions antiviral medications are prescription medications that can be used to prevent or treat the flu. Seasonal flu activity has been intense this season. Us flu season now as bad as 2009 swine flu epidemic us. Those numbers have since fallen to below 1,400 in the week ending april 22, 2017. The cps 2015 and the cdc 2016 recommend the following precautions this flu season. Past issues of the michigan flu focus influenza surveillance report. 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. Recommendations of the advisory committee on immunization practices acip united states, for 201920 influenza season. 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. Compared to the 20142015 season, the 20172018 season looks like its already worse. By steven reinberg healthday reporter friday, april 14, 2017 healthday news this years flu season is rapidly winding down and is expected to end.
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. The 2017 2018 united states flu season lasted from late 2017 through early 2018. During the 20142015 season, there were more than 700,000 hospitalizations. Each flu season brings new strains of flu that you need protection against. Everything you need to know about this years flu season. Hospitals put on alert over worst killer flu in 50 years. 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. Influenza, also called the flu, is caused by a virus that mainly affects the nose. Orange county, california influenza oc health care agency. The 201617 flu season has already seen more hospitalizations and outbreaks than last season with a few months still left on the clock. During the 201112 through 201516 seasons, peak weekly. Follow your health care providers instructions for taking these medications.
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