The US winter virus season is in full power and is the most intense in 15 years after a measure.
An indicator of flu activity is the percentage of visits to the doctor’s office, which are driven by flu -like symptoms. According to data published on Friday by the centers for the control and prevention of diseases (CDC), this number was clearly higher than the climax of every winter flu since 2009-2010.
Of course, other virus infections can be confused with flu. However, according to hospital data and CDC modeling projections, Covid-19 seems to be in a decline. The available data also indicates that another respiratory disease in the USA and Canada fades nationwide.
The latest Canadian surveillance report for monitoring the airway, which was published on Friday, indicate that the flu increases. The test positivity for influenza was 21 percent and is increasing according to the report.
The flu has forced the schools to close in some American states. The Godley Independent School District, a system with 3,200 festivals near Fort Worth, Texas, closed three days last week after 650 students and 60 employees were released on Tuesday.
Jeff Meador, a district spokesman, said that the vast majority of the diseases had given flu and some sore throat. He called it the worst flu time he could remember.
So far there have been the CDC estimates this season, there were at least 24 million flu vaccinations, 310,000 hospital stays and 13,000 deaths – including at least 57 children. Traditionally their peak in the USA in February
A total of 43 countries reported a high or very high flu activity last week. The flu was the most intense in the south, southwest and western states.
Respiratory disease in dealing with revenge: he doctor
In Rochester, NY, the flu season was according to Dr. Elizabeth Murray, a pediatric emergency medical doctor at the Medical Center of the University of Rochester, not necessarily worse than at the climax of other years.
She said there is a lot of flu, but there is also a lot of RSV and a surprising number of babies with covid-19.
“All respiratory diseases are revenge nearby,” said Murray.
The CDC refused to let a reporter from Associated Press talk to a flu expert from the agency about the latest trends. The Trump administration ordered a temporary “break” for the communication of the health authority and continued to reject interview requests that have been routinely issued in the past.
US health officers recommend that an annual flu shot receive every six months and older.
The test results of patients show that two tribes of seasonal flu cause most diseases – an H1N1 of type A and an H3N2 of type A. Health officials observe exactly a third trunk – a bird flu
In order to avoid seasonal viruses, doctors say that they should avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth, as germs can spread in this way. You should also wash your hands with soap and water, clean frequently touched surfaces and avoid close contact with people who are sick.
