Over the past month, influenza test positivity has steadily increased. Emergency department visits for influenza and RSV are also increasing. Although hospital admissions for these illnesses are increasing, overall hospitalization rates remain low. Notably, fewer influenza vaccines have been administered this year compared to the same period last year.
Currently, COVID-19 activity, as measured by percent positivity, remains low—lower than during the same period in each of the past five seasons.
Avian influenza A(H5N1) detections continue among wild birds and backyard poultry in the United States. Providers should evaluate patients with acute respiratory symptoms or conjunctivitis for avian influenza, especially if they have had recent exposure to animals or individuals suspected or confirmed to have the virus or have consumed raw dairy products. More info...
