Finally! Some good news on the flu epidemic. National trends are on the decrease. The number of visits to doctors for flu-like illness dropped this past week ( down to 6.4 % of all visits). Sadly, there were 13 more pediatric deaths, bringing the total for this season close to 100. By the end of... Continue Reading →
The Flu Epidemic Update… and What About Adenovirus?
Yup- the CDC upgraded the flu season in the US to epidemic. Where are the numbers? Another 10 pediatric deaths this past week, bringing to total to 63 during the season, ~1 out of every 2000 people are being hospitalized due to flu-like illness, and 1 of every 10 US deaths this past week were... Continue Reading →
Friday Flu Update- Lot’s Of Flu Still Out There
The flu is continuing to send lots of folks to urgent care and emergency rooms. The number of flu cases are high, and the severity of illness this season is particularly high. Emergency rooms are bulging with patients, Many ERs and ICUs are reporting being at full or near full capacity. Some patients need ventilators... Continue Reading →