Report Date: February 03 to February 09, 2019 (MMWR week 6)
What?s New This Week
Influenza activity continued to increase throughout the state this week. The 2018-19 influenza season is rated ?Moderate Severity?, all severity measures are now moderate or high. The number of influenza-associated hospitalizations is still below the peak of past influenza seasons, however, the percent of patients at medical facilities with influenza symptoms (ILI) is the second highest recorded in the past five seasons. Utah is likely to continue to see elevated influenza activity for the upcoming weeks, so it?s important to protect yourself and your family. UDOH recommends getting a flu shot if you haven?t already, wash your hands often, cover your coughs and sneezes, and call your doctor if you think you have influenza. If you do have influenza, stay home for at least 24 hours after fever subsides to help stop its spread.
Moderate Current Season Severity Estimate
Widespread Current Utah Geographic Spread
737 Seasonal Influenza-Associated Hospitalizations
A 2009 (H1N1) Predominant Circulating Influenza Strain
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What?s New This Week
Influenza activity continued to increase throughout the state this week. The 2018-19 influenza season is rated ?Moderate Severity?, all severity measures are now moderate or high. The number of influenza-associated hospitalizations is still below the peak of past influenza seasons, however, the percent of patients at medical facilities with influenza symptoms (ILI) is the second highest recorded in the past five seasons. Utah is likely to continue to see elevated influenza activity for the upcoming weeks, so it?s important to protect yourself and your family. UDOH recommends getting a flu shot if you haven?t already, wash your hands often, cover your coughs and sneezes, and call your doctor if you think you have influenza. If you do have influenza, stay home for at least 24 hours after fever subsides to help stop its spread.
Moderate Current Season Severity Estimate
Widespread Current Utah Geographic Spread
737 Seasonal Influenza-Associated Hospitalizations
A 2009 (H1N1) Predominant Circulating Influenza Strain
...
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