Flu season, with activity in 30 states, gets earliest. Flu has sent more than three times the number of people to the. Explore cdc data on mortality from influenzalike illnesses in colorado. The hospitalization rate per 100,000 people was 51. Unusual type of flu virus is dominating early start to this. Mesa county public health fluview mesa county, colorado. Colorado flu cases uptick, what you need to know denver. Colorado the state department of public health and environment reports the 20172018 was the worst flu season on record in colorado with 4,650 people hospitalized with the virus.
Since fluassociated deaths in children became a nationally notifiable condition in 2004, the total number of fluassociated deaths among children during one season has ranged from 37 during the 20112012 season to 186 during the 201718 season, as of april 19, 2019. Summary of the 20162017 flu season passport health. The most atrisk populations include seniors and young children as their immune systems are more likely to be compromised. In the 201617 season, there were an estimated 29 million flu cases in the united states. Flu facts for the 20192020 flu season flu shots for you. Influenza a h1n1 viruses, influenza a h3n2 viruses, and influenza b viruses.
Jan 09, 2019 flu season in colorado is less severe than the recordsetting flu season the state experienced last year, according to state health officials. Doctors say this flu season is looking to be far worse than last year. Influenza research database strain bcolorado062017. According to the cdc, between 1926 million people have caught the. Sep 29, 2019 in colorado, there were 3,832 people hospitalized due to influenza in the 20182019 flu season. Flu season less severe in colorado this year durango herald. In colorado, there were 3,832 people hospitalized due to influenza in the 20182019 flu season. The 2017 2018 united states flu season lasted from late 2017 through early 2018. Jan 31, 2020 the current 20192020 flu season is on track to be one of the worst in a decade. Sep 27, 2018 according to available records, 2017 2018s flu season was the worst since the 19761977 season. Jean kutner, chief medical officer at uchealth university of colorado hospital in aurora. Surveillance for the 20192020 influenza season officially began on september 29, 2019, and will run through may 16, 2020.
Colorado the state department of public health and environment reports the 2017 2018 was the worst flu season on record in colorado with 4,650 people hospitalized with the virus. An estimated 80,000 people died during the 2017 2018 flu season, the cdc said in september, making it an extremely severe year. Check back in early fall for flu shot locations, dates, and times. Avoid close contact with sick people, avoid touching. Flu shots are available at no charge to our members when given at a kaiser permanente medical facility.
Colorado health officials said the 2017 2018 flu season was one of the worst on record in colorado. Flu is now widespread in 10 states, including california. The colorado department of public health and environment reported the. Since flu associated deaths in children became a nationally notifiable condition in 2004, the total number of flu associated deaths among children during one season has ranged from 37 during the 20112012 season to 186 during the 2017 18 season, as of april 19, 2019. Sep 28, 2018 colorado the state department of public health and environment reports the 20172018 was the worst flu season on record in colorado with 4,650 people hospitalized with the virus. Even though flu season has already started, experts. Colorados flu season kicks off with an unusual twist. States, 2012 influenza season, centers for disease control and prevention, 2017.
An estimated 80,000 people died during the 20172018 flu season, the cdc said in september, making it an extremely severe year. Dec 12, 2017 the total number of influenza hospitalizations in colorado this season is 438, with 68 coloradans hospitalized last week. The current 20192020 flu season is on track to be one of the worst in a decade. Flu season off to a fast start, driven by unexpected virus. After deadly 201718 flu season, surgeon general urges americans to get shots. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination each year.
In all states except hawaii and oregon, the distribution of influenza was indicated as widespread, including 32 states that had high flu activity. But the good news is that it is not too late to get a flu shot. Colorado flu cases uptick, what you need to know patch. Flu season, with activity in 30 states, gets earliest start. According to an estimate by the centers for disease control and prevention cdc, there were approximately 45 million cases of the flu in the united states during the 2017 2018 influenza season, resulting in an estimated 810,000 flu associated hospitalizations and an estimated 61,000 flu associated deaths.
Influenza bcolorado062017like victoria lineage virus those vaccines that contain four strains will also protect against. As of a flu activity update published in the morbidity and mortality weekly report on february 17, 2017, flu activity during the 2016 2017 season had been moderate, with influenza a h3n2 viruses predominating and severity indicators within the range of what has been seen during previous seasons that were h3n2predominant. Flu season at fever pitch in colorado as state surpasses. So far this season, flu activity has surpassed the peak for 20142015, and is climbing toward the peak for the particularly deadly 20172018 season. The cdc recommends people 6 months and older receive a yearly influenza vaccination. This is the highest number of patient claims since the 2009 flu season. Feb 02, 2018 the hospitalization rate per 100,000 people was 51. The best defense against the flu is an annual vaccine, which experts recommend getting. Each flu season is a new adventure for public health experts, since the viruses that cause the flu are always changing. Young told cbs4 that flu activity right now is fairly comparable to what they saw this time last. The 2017 2018 flu season is on track to be the deadliest flu season for children since the cdc started to track flu deaths and hospitalizations in 2004. Influenza a virus subtype h3n2 ah3n2 is a subtype of viruses that causes influenza flu. A weekly influenza surveillance report prepared by the.
However, it could equal or surpass the 20182019 seasons. According to available records, 20172018s flu season was the worst since the 19761977 season. Symptoms typically include fever, aches, chills, tiredness, headache, cough, chest discomfort and sometimes stuffy nose, sneezing and sore throat. Dec 10, 2019 some good news is that early testing suggests that most of those bvictoria strains now roaring back are b colorado 06 2017 like victoria lineage, which are covered by this years flu vaccine. The colorado department of public health and environment reported the most active period in last. Dec 04, 2019 influenza b colorado 06 2017 like victoria lineage virus those vaccines that contain four strains will also protect against. Some good news is that early testing suggests that most of those bvictoria strains now roaring back are bcolorado062017like victoria lineage, which are covered by this years flu vaccine. Sep 27, 2018 influenza killed about 80,000 people in the 2017 2018 season, according to figures released by the centers for disease control and prevention.
Last years flu season was worst on record in colorado. Jan 24, 2020 during the 20182019 influenza season, the influenza b virus was responsible for 6. Dec 07, 2019 last flu season started off as a mild one but turned out to be the longest in 10 years. It ended with around 49,000 flurelated deaths and 590,000 hospitalizations, according to. While it might seem pointless to research an old vaccine, this could greatly help this years flu shot. Nov 20, 2019 nearly 80,000 americans died and 96,000 were hospitalized during the 2017 2018 flu season, the cdc reported. Flu activity what sort of flu season are we experiencing. Influenza killed about 80,000 people in the 20172018 season, according to figures released by the centers for disease control and prevention. Last flu season started off as a mild one but turned out to be the longest in 10 years. H3n2like virus, and a bcolorado062017like bvictoria lineage virus. However, it was not as bad as the 1918 flu pandemic, which lasted two years and historians. The absolute best way to protect yourself and others from the flu is to get vaccinated, said dr.
Reported pediatric flu deaths for the season are high at 174. Ask your doctor, visit, or contact your local public health agency. In colorado, there have been 765 hospitalizations, 7 outbreaks in longterm. Jan 15, 2019 flu risk at fever pitch in colorado as state surpasses 1,000 hospitalizations. On the national scale, influenza and pneumonia deaths gradually decreased between 1999 and 2017. For comparison, 36,560 people died in car accidents in 2018 in the united states.
Flu season in colorado is less severe than the recordsetting flu season the state experienced last year, according to state health officials. During the spring months of marchmay, influenza b virus became dominant. In birds, humans, and pigs, the virus has mutated into many strains. This years flu season is shaping up to be possibly less severe than the 20172018 season, when 61,000 deaths were linked to the virus. Flu broke records for deaths, illnesses in 20172018, new. Influenzalike illness activity continues to decrease and is below the national baseline. Flu season is hitting particularly hard in larimer and weld counties. Arizona, arkansas, california, colorado, connecticut, delaware, florida, georgia, hawaii, illinois. Colorado influenza season has peaked, state on course for. Jun 20, 2019 t he 20182019 flu season may not have been as severe as the one that came before it, but it set a record of its own, the centers for disease control and prevention cdc say. According to the cdc, between 1926 million people have caught the flu since october and between 10,00025,000. The 20172018 flu season was severe for all us populations and resulted in an estimated 959,000 hospitalizations and 61,099 deaths.
Colorados flu season kicks off with an unusual twist canon city. Colorado health officials said the 20172018 flu season was one of the worst on record in colorado. Colorados flu hospitalizations consistently tower above those in the rest of the country, and its not clear why. In years in which h3n2 is the predominate strain, there are more hospitalizations. Flu season hospitalizes thousands, 2 deaths reported at. The total number of influenza hospitalizations in colorado this season is 438, with 68 coloradans hospitalized last week. The previous high for a regular flu season, based on. T he 20182019 flu season may not have been as severe as the one that came before it, but it set a record of its own, the centers for disease control and prevention cdc say. Flu season hospitalizes thousands, 2 deaths reported at penrose. Flu facts for the 20192020 flu season the flu is a highly contagious respiratory disease that is spread through coughs and sneezes. The severity of the flu varies depending on the person, the flu season, and the flu virus active that year. The flu season typically extends well into the spring here. Young told cbs4 that flu activity right now is fairly comparable to.
Us on track for one of the worst flu seasons in decades. Influenza flu department of public health and environment. There are three kinds of influenza viruses commonly circulate among people today which include. Nearly 80,000 americans died and 96,000 were hospitalized during the 20172018 flu season, the cdc reported. With the 20162017 flu season over, the cdc has finished evaluating the effectiveness of last years vaccine. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Last season, flu hospitalizations were mostly caused by the h1n1 virus, which is less aggressive than the h3n2 virus, which in 201718 contributed to one of colorados worst flu seasons.
Flu risk at fever pitch in colorado as state surpasses 1,000 hospitalizations. Mar 05, 2020 an estimated 32 million americans have come down with influenza since this years flu season began in late september, resulting in about 18,000 deaths, according to the centers for disease. Influenza bphuket307320like yamagata lineage virus. Last season, flu hospitalizations were mostly caused by the h1n1 virus, which is less aggressive than the h3n2 virus, which in 2017 18 contributed to one of colorado s worst flu seasons. Every year in the united states, on average 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu. H3n2 is a subtype of the viral genus influenzavirus a. Number of flu cases may peak soon in colorado cbs denver. An estimated 32 million americans have come down with influenza since this years flu season began in late september, resulting in about 18,000 deaths, according to the centers for disease. Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu shot every year. Flu broke records for deaths, illnesses in 20172018, new cdc.
Colorado flu season off to a busy start, but docs say this years. Dec 27, 2018 colorado health officials said the 2017 2018 flu season was one of the worst on record in colorado. Unusual type of flu virus is dominating early start to. Flu vaccines are designed to protect against the influenza viruses that experts predict will be the most common during the upcoming season. It ended with around 49,000 flu related deaths and 590,000 hospitalizations, according to preliminary estimates. This flu season could be one of the worst in years, cdc says. The 20172018 flu season is on track to be the deadliest flu season for children since the cdc started to track flu deaths and hospitalizations in 2004. Denver doctors say this flu season is looking to be far worse than last year. Officials with the centers for disease control say numbers are starting to resemble the 20172018 flu season, the. During the 20182019 influenza season, the influenza b virus was responsible for 6. After deadly 201718 flu season, surgeon general urges.
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