US flu activity: 5 things to know

Becker's Healthcare November 26, 2024
Alexandra Murphy

Flu activity is showing a slight increase across the U.S. as seasonal influenza begins to circulate more widely, according to the CDC.

Two states — Louisiana and Georgia — and the District of Columbia reported moderate flu activity, but no areas are experiencing high or very high activity.

Here are five things to know about the current flu season:

1. For the week ending Nov. 16, 2.1% of clinical lab tests came back positive for influenza, indicating a slight increase in flu activity across the U.S.
2. Both influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 and A(H3N2)...

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