C.D.C. Situation Update

On the one-year anniversary of the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, CDC reports that flu activity is low nationwide, although 2009 H1N1 viruses continue to be reported in small numbers. According to the April 11-17 FluView, flu activity in the United States is declining across most key indicators. The most recent CDC mid-level estimates are that about 60 million people in the United States have been infected with 2009 H1N1, 270,000 have been hospitalized and 12,270 people have died from 2009 H1N1-related illness. Sporadic flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, is expected to continue throughout the summer in the United States. Internationally, 2009 H1N1 flu is still circulating, including in the Southern Hemisphere, which is entering its flu season.

Info from the C.D.C.

According to the C.D.C. (Center for Disease Control): Although flu activity remains relatively low nationally, the Southeast United States is experiencing continued regional activity. Most flu continues to be '09 H1N1. Flu activity, caused by either '09 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, but is expected to continue for weeks in the U.S.