Guelph area child dies from flu, 2nd child’s death possibly flu-related

In addition to the high ILI, Schuchat said the CDC received notification of 10 new pediatric deaths, raising the total this season to 63.

But infectious disease experts and doctors working on the front lines said there are signs that the season may finally be winding down, with slightly fewer hospitalizations and visits to emergency rooms and health clinics in recent weeks.

Health officials say the flu vaccine this year didn’t do a very good job of preventing influenza. Dr. Ninh Tran, Hamilton Public Health. “Influenza-like illness is now at the same level as the peak week of the 2009 H1N1 pandemic”. “Patients may have to call more than one pharmacy, but antivirals should be used”. The southeastern part of the state, around Philadelphia, is now the hardest hit when it comes to flu cases.

Thirty-one (31) new flu deaths were reported this week, according to the Indiana State Department of Health’s weekly release on the state of the influenza virus.

The parent, who did not wish to be named, told CBC News there has been no notification from the school that the deaths were flu related, or that there is a flu problem at Westminster Woods. There have been four pediatric deaths this flu season in IL.

When will the flu season peak?

The CDC also said the rate of hospitalizations associated with the flu this year is at its highest since the CDC began tracking the flu 10 years ago.

So far in 2018, two other children suffered flu-related deaths. Thirty deaths have been reported in the Bay Area.

Schuchat had a special message for clinicians about the importance of antiviral therapy, especially among those at risk of developing severe flu complications, or in young children, elderly adults, pregnant women, or those with preexisting conditions, such as heart or lung disease. “We can’t predict how much longer this season will last”.

Pennsylvania has had 47,752 lab confirmed flu cases. Circulating flu strains this season are a mix of H3N2, H1N1 and B viruses.

The Wall Street Journal reports that OJ sales have skyrocketed, rising from 0.9 percent to 38.66 million gallons, in the four weeks ending January 20. But she said it wasn’t “anything exotic”.

“Our entire team, including seven providers, is here to care for seasonal concerns like the flu, provide primary care, and treat common illnesses and injuries for the entire family”, said Middlebrook. Randy Bergen, clinical lead for Kaiser Permanente’s flu vaccination program in Northern California.