Flu-related ER visits high as CDC ends vaccination campaign: 5 notes

Becker's Healthcare February 21, 2025
Alexandra Murphy

The CDC reported high levels of respiratory virus activity across the U.S., with flu-related emergency department visits remaining very high, according to the latest CDC data. COVID-19 visits were low and RSV-related visits were moderate.

Fourteen states reported “high” respiratory virus activity: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont.

Nine states reported “very high” activity: Kansas, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and New Hampshire.

Here are five more notes:

1. Influenza test positivity was at 26.9% while COVID-19 test positivity remained stable at 4.5% and RSV positivity was at 6.6%.
2. Wastewater surveillance showed high levels of influenza A viral activity, moderate levels...

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