Respiratory Disease Virus Flu Rising across United States

Image credits: Unsplash

Source: cdc.gov

[1]

The amount of respiratory illness (fever plus cough or sore throat) causing people to seek healthcare is elevated or increasing across most areas of the country.

[2]

Seasonal influenza activity is elevated and increasing in most parts of the country.

[3]

COVID-19 activity remains elevated overall and is increasing in many areas.

[4]

JN.1 is predicted to be the most prevalent SARS-CoV-2 lineage nationally.

[5]

RSV activity remains elevated in many areas of the country, though decreases have been observed in some areas.

[6]

Hospital bed occupancy and capacity, including within intensive care units, remain stable nationally.

[7]

Influenza A (H1N1)pdm09 is the predominant influenza virus circulating although influenza A (H3N2) and influenza B viruses are also being reported.

[8]

Emergency department visits for COVID-19 are highest among infants and older adults.

[9]

Hospitalization rates for RSV remain elevated, particularly among young children and older adults.

[10]

Only 17.4% of adults 60+ report having received an RSV vaccine.