This week's report
View the current weekly flu report.
Highlights
Highlights from this week’s report:
- There is still time to get a flu shot to ensure you are protected as flu activity continues.
- Influenza-like illness activity in Massachusetts remains elevated, consistent with activity levels normally seen at this time of year.
- Geographic spread is widespread: ILI activity and influenza laboratory confirmations remain elevated in all regions of the state.
- Influenza-associated hospitalizations in Massachusetts have gradually declined since February but remain elevated, consistent with activity levels normally seen at this time of year.
- The number of influenza positive laboratory tests reported to MDPH decreased this week by 9.2% compared to last week.
- For the 2018-2019 season to date, the predominant influenza strain is A/2009 H1N1; however, over recent weeks influenza strain A/H3N2 has become more common than the A/2009 H1N1 strain, and Influenza B has also increased.
- All influenza strains that have been characterized in Massachusetts this season to date are covered by the current influenza vaccine.
- No resistance to antiviral medications has been detected this season.
- Nationally, flu activity is decreasing, consistent with normal levels of activity at this time of year.
- Additional data are available upon request and at www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly.
Additional Resources
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Weekly Flu Report, April 19, 2019 (Accessible Version)
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| Date published: | April 19, 2019 |
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