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The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMHealth) Scientific Laboratory Division confirms the first patients testing positive for seasonal flu, with NMHealth also aware of elevated numbers of flu cases in the Northwest part of the state.
“Now is a good time to get your flu vaccination before we start to see flu activity statewide,” said NMHealth Secretary Patrick Allen. “Getting you and your family vaccinated every year helps reduce the chances of getting sick, missing work or school, or developing serious illness.”
Flu vaccines are updated annually to offer the best protection against the virus. NMHealth recommends flu vaccinations for everyone six months of age and older each year, with vaccinations available now through May. It is important for people in the following high-risk groups:
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Respiratory virus activity is still low in New Mexico and the US, and the virus that causes COVID-19 remains the most common.
Both COVID-19 and influenza-like activity are rising in the state.
Vaccination rates are very low overall and is especially low among children (slightly over 10%). Consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19, influenza, and RSV (if eligible) now as infections are starting to rise.
Long Term Care Facilities: No influenza outbreaks were reported this week.
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NM DOH Viral Respiratory Infection Dashboard Summary of Activity: December 15 - December 21
Respiratory virus activity is rising in New Mexico and in most of the US, and influenza like illness has overtaken COVID-19 as the most common respiratory discharge diagnosis among ED visits in New Mexico.
COVID-19 and influenza continue to rise in the state. Statewide influenza-like illness (ILI) has jumped above baseline in the past week and is expected to continue to rise. All but one health region are currently above baseline ILI. Acute Respiratory Illness (ARI) have reached moderate levels in two of the five New Mexico health regions.
Vaccination rates remain very low overall. It's not too late to get vaccinated against COVID-19, influenza, and RSV (if eligible)!
Hospitalization rates for influenza and RSV have accelerated in recent weeks, especially in the most vulnerable age groups. Vaccinations are especially useful in reducing the severity of infections in these populations.
Long Term Care Facilities: No influenza outbreaks were reported this week.
Respiratory virus activity continues to decrease overall but the trend may be slowing. RSV is increasing, and influenza may be rebounding as well.
It appears that the predominant strain of influenza A in New Mexico has changed in the past week. Because you may get reinfected with influenza A when there is a change in the circulating strain, getting vaccinated for influenza can still provide protection from new infections even if you have previously had influenza A. Additionally, the risk of RSV hospitalization is increasing at a time when the number of newborns with either maternal vaccination or newborn immunization is leveling off. Consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19, influenza, and RSV (if eligible)!
Percent positivity for flu and RSV are high (over 20%), suggesting undertesting among symptomatic individuals. Getting tested if you are sick and at high risk of severe respiratory illness can ensure you are being treated properly!
Long Term Care Facilities: One influenza outbreak was reported this week.
Everyone ages 6 months and older should get the 2024–2025 COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. This includes people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine before and people who have had COVID-19.
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