Disease control and research, Federal agency

Washington, Nov 29 Over 11,200 patients in the US were hospitalized with flu, the highest since 2010, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Seasonal influenza activity is elevated across the country, Xinhua news agency quoted the CDC as saying on Monday.Five flu-associated paediatric deaths were reported in the week ending November 19, which increased the overall number to 12, according to the CDC.The CDC estimates that so far this season there have been at least 6.2 million flu illnesses, 53,000 hospitalisations and 2,900 deaths from flu.Of influenza A viruses detected and subtyped this season, 78 per cent have been influenza A (H3N2) and 22 per cent have been influenza A (H1N1), according to the CDC.Thanksgiving holiday gatherings have amped up the spread of viruses such as flu, coronavirus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).RSV and flu are both at high levels for this time of year."We have seen, in some regions, RSV numbers starting to trend downward. Flu numbers are still on the rise. And we are concerned that after holiday gathering, lots of people coming together, that we may see increases in Covid-19 cases as well," said CDC Director Rochelle Walensky.Top infectious diseases expert Anthony S. Fauci warned RSV could become public health emergency in the US."It is if in fact, which in some regions of the country, we're seeing that the hospital system for paediatrics are at the point of almost being overwhelmed," Fauci told CBS News on Sunday.The CDC said an annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect against flu. Vaccination helps prevent infection and can also prevent serious outcomes.The CDC recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older get a flu vaccine annually.For a half-century, scientists have been trying to develop a vaccine that would protect against the most dangerous flu viruses.Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Disease Control And ResearchFOLLOW

Disease control and research, Latest News

The omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 makes up to 40.5 per cent of new infections across the United States, according to ... ...

Los Angeles, Dec 24 There have been at least 18 million illnesses, 190,000 hospitalisations, and 12,000 deaths from ... ...

Washington, Dec 21 US Covid-19 cases, hospitalisations and deaths continue to rise in the midst of the holiday ... ...

Washington, Dec 21 New Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 have accounted for about 70 per cent of new ... ...

Los Angeles, Dec 17 There have been at least 15 million illnesses, 150,000 hospitalisations, and 9,300 deaths from ... ...

Washington/Hong Kong, Dec 15 Masks in indoor and public settings are back in some parts of the US ... ...

Washington, Dec 13 Another Covid-19 winter surge is brewing in the US as the key indicators cases, ... ...

Washington, Nov 29 Over 11,200 patients in the US were hospitalized with flu, the highest since 2010, according ... ...