Flu Season The 2023-2024 Flu Season in Review: Have Flu Cases Peaked in the U.S.? Flu cases in the U.S. are declining, but can we say the 2023-2024 flu season is wrapping up? Read an update about flu activity this season
February 20, 2025 at 3:30 AM Are there benefits to taking elderberry during flu season? ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton answers your health questions and shares what you need to know about how to safely consume supplements....
February 20, 2025 at 3:30 AM Are there benefits to taking elderberry during flu season? ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton answers your health questions and shares what you need to know about how to safely consume supplements....
When is the 2024-2025 flu season expected to peak in the US? In the United States, the flu season typically begins in October, with activity peaking between December and February, and can extend into May. As of December 30, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) repor...
During the 2023-24 flu season, the CDC reported nearly 200 children died, most of whom were eligible for a vaccine but did not receive one. Federal officials are warning that a drop in vaccinations may have led to this increase in pediatric flu deaths. "Unfortunately, coming out of the CO...
1 The CDC also predicts that the peak hospitalization rate due to influenza will be similar or lower than the 2023-2024 season rate of 8.9 weekly confirmed hospitalizations per 100,000.2 For hospitals, health systems and medical workers alike, it is crucial to review your historical volumes ...
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Learn about influenza (flu) symptoms, treatment with antiviral drugs, flu shot side effects, and prevention during flu season. Discover when to get the flu vaccine, how long the flu lasts, the contagious period, flu types, and how it spreads.
*According to preliminary estimates of flu burden in the 2023-2024 season. Who is at risk? Everyone is at risk of catching the flu, but those with a higher risk of developing severe flu-related complications are the elderly, young children, and those with certain health conditions. ...
During the 2023-24 flu season, the CDC reported nearly 200 children died, most of whom were eligible for a vaccine but did not receive one. Federal officials are warning that a drop in vaccinations may have led to this increase in pediatric flu deaths. "Unfortunately, coming out of the CO...