The exact timing and duration of flu seasons can vary, but influenza activity often begins to increase in october. While the beginning of major flu activity in each season varies by location, in any. What you need to know about the upcoming flu season in. Dallas county reports 3 more flu deaths, bringing season. The current 20192020 flu season is on track to be one of the worst in a decade. All told, texas flurelated death rate this season was 32. Flu vaccines have been updated to better match circulating viruses. Current extended flu activity report pdf may 3, 2020 may 9, 2020 report produced on 5 152020. Feb 21, 2020 at least 14,000 people have died and 250,000 have already been hospitalized during the 20192020 flu season, according to estimates from the u. We urge everyone six months old and older to get vaccinated every flu season.
Find information on coronavirus disease 2019 covid19. The texas department of state health services urges everyone six months old and older to get vaccinated against the flu. Sep 21, 2018 last years flu and flurelated pneumonia killed nearly 10,000 texans, according to state health officials, including 2,150 in the houston area. Flu season healthtexas medical group best doctors san. It is particularly important for pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with chronic health conditions, because people. Some vaccines include an additional vaccine virus strain, bphuket307320 byamagata lineage. Getting the flu shot is particularly important for. Sneezing and coughing have characterized this holiday season, but thats no coincidence. This years flu season began unusually early, and the centers for disease control and prevention has reported widespread flu in 46 states. Flu is now widespread in 10 states, including california. Everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine each season. Influenza activity can sometimes be predicted and even tracked geographically. More than 2,300 flurelated deaths reported in texas, more.
This years flu vaccine has been 45% effective against the flu so far this season, new cdc figures show it worked better. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc reports that confirmed flu activity continues to decrease. Oct 07, 2019 how severe will 20192020 flu season be. The 20182019 influenza season began on september 30, 2018. Influenzaassociated pediatric deaths reported in texas during the 20192020 season month of pediatric. Early flu season leads to deaths of texas children by debbie koenig dec. Flu patients leave texas hospitals strapped the texas tribune. Weekly influenza activity estimates reported by state and territorial epidemiologists.
Flu season thats sickened 26 million may be at its peak. Texas health officials late last week reported the first pediatric flu death of the 20192020 season. All flu vaccines this season are made to protect against viruses similar to the strains abrisbane022018 h1n1, akansas142017 h3n2 and bcolorado062017 bvictoria lineage. Last years flu and flurelated pneumonia killed nearly 10,000 texans, according to state health officials, including 2,150 in the houston area. Flu vaccination has been shown to prevent flu illnesses, doctors visits and hospitalizations and can. Texas influenza surveillance report 20192020 season. Flu activity report texas department of state health.
Dec 04, 2019 the flu season is off to a particularly early start this year with seemingly more influenza activity last month than any other november since 2009, the year of the h1n1 flu pandemic. The center for disease controls influenza activity map. Influenza activity remains high across the state and is above the texasspecific ili baseline. The most recent state data shows 1,118 such deaths have been recorded during the. Weekly influenza activity estimates reported by state and territorial epidemiologists week ending feb 08, 2020 week 6. Texas is first in the nation for flu activity, the latest data from walgreens shows.
Older adults 65 years and older small children 6 months to 5 years people with chronic health conditions. Apr 27, 2018 the 201718 flu season continues to take a toll in dallasfort worth, but officials have said flu activity is beginning to decrease. The flu is a very contagious respiratory disease and can lead to serious illness, hospitalization and in some cases even death. Jun 28, 2018 all told, texas flu related death rate this season was 32. Statewide, texas flurelated death rate this season was 32. Flu season healthtexas medical group best doctors san antonio. Flu vaccination has been shown to prevent flu illnesses, doctors visits and hospitalizations and can be lifesaving in children 20182019 u.
The week of april 4 was the last week in season influenza burden estimates will be provided for the 20192020 season. Flu patients leave texas hospitals strapped the texas. Jan 16, 2020 texas tracks adult flu related deaths as a combined statistic with pneumonia deaths. Dshs encourages texans to get vaccinated now as flu season begins. For the 2019 2020 season, the nasal spray flu vaccine live attenuated influenza vaccine or. Jan 11, 2018 walgreens flu index reports that texas cities hold 9 out of 10 spots on the nationwide list of top 10 designated market areas with flu activity. Oct 25, 2019 flu season often begins in october and continues as late as may, flu season is here. Information about the flu, including where you can get a flu vaccine in texas. While seasonal influenza flu viruses are detected yearround in the united states, flu viruses are. Reported by texas hospital laboratories, 20192020 season table 3. According to the cdc, between 1926 million people have caught the flu since october and between 10,00025,000.
Jan 25, 2018 austin the number of reported flurelated deaths in texas this season has risen to more than 2,300, state data shows, and an official said theres still more to be counted according to data. Influenza flu vaccine information where to get immunized. A weekly influenza surveillance report prepared by the influenza division. Dallas county reports 3 more flu deaths, bringing season toll. The nasal spray is approved for use in nonpregnant individuals, 2. The texas department of health this season is reporting the deaths of 2,355 people for whom the flu was an underlying or contributing cause, up from 1,155 such deaths two weeks ago.
Javascript is disabled or is not supported by your browser. Texas influenza flu season protect yourself and others from the flu. Flu season is just around the corner and its time to get. Flu season often begins in october and continues as late as may, flu season is here. The latest flu report by the centers for disease control and prevention indicates that texas is among states with the most flu activity. Information about the flu, including where you can get a flu vaccine in texas, details on national influenza vaccination week, and more. Pharmacist raphael lynne gives a flu shot in miami in 2018. Those at highest risk for complications from the flu are pregnant women, people over age 65, people with chronic medical conditions and. Jan 30, 2019 flu is now widespread in texas by diana zoga published january 30, 2019 updated on january 30, 2019 at 10. Dec 18, 2019 early flu season leads to deaths of texas children by debbie koenig dec. More than 2,300 flurelated deaths reported in texas, more to. Get vaccinated to protect yourself texas health and human services texans can dial 211 option 6 for information on covid19 and local community resources on health care, utilities, food, housing and more.
Flu is now widespread in texas nbc 5 dallasfort worth. The 201718 flu season continues to take a toll in dallasfort worth, but officials have said flu activity is beginning to decrease. Flurelated deaths in texas double houston chronicle. The information below contains data through march 14, 2020. Because influenza surveillance does not capture all cases of flu that occur in the u. Skip to global menu 5 skip to local menu 2 skip to content 3 skip to. It will usually end by april, but in some years it can linger into may. While influenza viruses circulate yearround, most of the time flu activity peaks between december and february, but activity can last as late as may.
Twenty influenzaassociated pediatric mortalities have been reported in texas during the 20192020 influenza season. The most recent state data shows 1,118 such deaths have been recorded during the 201920 flu season, not. May 15, 2020 find information on coronavirus disease 2019 covid19. Texas influenza surveillance report 20192020 season mmwr. The official influenza reporting season for the united states begins in october and continues through may. The season occurs during the cold half of the year in each hemisphere. A weekly influenza surveillance report map by state. According to the cdc, between 1926 million people have caught the. The official flu season began on september 29, 2019. Do other respiratory viruses circulate during the flu season. Influenza activity remains high across the state and is above the texas specific ili baseline. Everyone 6 months and older needs a flu vaccine each year.
Sep 20, 2019 out of the 254 counties in texas, bexar county is the only county to have confirmed cases of both flu a and flu b as of sept. Dec 20, 2019 the latest flu report by the centers for disease control and prevention indicates that texas is among states with the most flu activity. Out of the 254 counties in texas, bexar county is the only county to have confirmed cases of both flu a and flu b as of sept. Intense flu season strains houstonarea care centers. The flu virus, early on arrival this season, is striking houston hard and still weeks away from its peak, according to local doctors experts. Although you can get the flu anytime, flu season starts in october and can go as late as march and even april. Dallas county suffered its sixth death of the 201718 flu season tuesday, marking another low point in one of the worst flu seasons in decades, researchers say. In north texas, several counties have seen flu deaths. Influenza a is the most common type of flu circulating in travis county. The current extended texas influenza surveillance report is available in pdf format. Influenza testing performed by texas public health laboratories for the current week week season to date week ending. Dshs encourages texans to get vaccinated now as flu season. Walgreens flu index reports that texas cities hold 9 out of 10 spots on the nationwide list of top 10 designated market areas with flu activity. The first and most important step in preventing flu is to get a flu shot each year.
Did you know that the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against the flu is to get vaccinated. This years vaccination against influenza has been reducing infections by about 40. Jan 16, 2018 the flu virus, early on arrival this season, is striking houston hard and still weeks away from its peak, according to local doctors experts. Find nearest texas medclinic urgent care to get a flu shot. Kltv according to this map from the texas department of state health services flu activity report.
The flu season is off to a particularly early start this year with seemingly more influenza activity last month than any other november since 2009, the year of the h1n1 flu pandemic. Cdc recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older as the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease. The cdc considers may the end of flu season, but viruses dont keep calendars. Flu season beginning to ease, modelers say texas public. Sep 30, 2019 additional flu information and tips are at.
Brutal flu season claims more than 150 lives across dallas. The influenza season appears to have peaked in midfebruary. What will the rest of the 20192020 flu season be like. Flu season is the time of year when you are most likely to get sick from the flu. Austin the number of reported flurelated deaths in texas this season has risen to more than 2,300, state data shows, and an official said theres still.
Dshs encourages you to protect yourself and your family by getting the flu shot as soon as possible. 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. 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 201718 season, as of april 19, 2019. The week of april 4 was the last week inseason influenza burden estimates will be provided for the 20192020 season.
Flu is now widespread in texas by diana zoga published january 30, 2019 updated on january 30, 2019 at 10. People who are at high risk of serious flu illness should take flu antiviral drugs quickly if they get sick. At least 14,000 people have died and 250,000 have already been hospitalized during the 20192020 flu season, according to estimates from the u. In general, flu season can start anytime in late fall, peak in midtolate winter usually january or february, and continue through early spring. The cdc is reporting the flu is widespread in 46 states, including texas, which was among the nations first states to receive the classification. The center for disease controls influenza activity map shows how lousiana and mississipi. The 20192020 influenza season began on september 29, 2019. Cases of influenzaassociated pediatric mortality children in texas. Texas tracks adult flurelated deaths as a combined statistic with pneumonia deaths.
Flu activity in north texas on the rise earlier than usual. Influenza b strain dominating early in the 2020 flu season. All told, texas flu related death rate this season was 32. Jan 04, 2018 dallas county suffered its sixth death of the 201718 flu season tuesday, marking another low point in one of the worst flu seasons in decades, researchers say. And thats important in some states, including california, texas, and.
For the 20192020 season, the nasal spray flu vaccine live attenuated influenza vaccine or laiv is again a recommended option for influenza vaccination of persons for whom it is otherwise appropriate. Flu season is an annually recurring time period characterized by the prevalence of outbreaks of influenza flu. In the united states, flu season occurs in the fall and winter. Timelapse map shows how texas helped get everyone sick. Jan 08, 2020 administering a flu vaccine in memphis. Jan 05, 2018 sneezing and coughing have characterized this holiday season, but thats no coincidence. This map of texas explains why everyone you know has the flu. Influenza activity is low across the state of texas. Jan 25, 2018 the texas department of health this season is reporting the deaths of 2,355 people for whom the flu was an underlying or contributing cause, up from 1,155 such deaths two weeks ago. The start of the 20192020 flu season was unusual, with influenza b circulating early.
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