Suffolk County, NY

11/20/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/20/2023 11:58

Influenza Activity update 11-11-23

Influenza Activity update 11-11-23

As reported by NYSDOH on 11-17-23 Influenza Activity, Surveillance and Reports

For the week ending 11-11-2023:

Influenza cases: 170, an increase of 72% from the prior week

Influenza A viruses are the only influenza viruses known to cause flu pandemics (i.e., global epidemics of flu disease). A pandemic can occur when a new and different influenza A virus emerges that infects people, has the ability to spread efficiently among people, and against which people have little or no immunity. (CDC)
Influenza B viruses cause a respiratory illness that infects the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. Flu B is contagious and easily passed from person to person. (CDC)

Unspecified: 21

Cases per 100k population: 11.53 (Population =1,474,273)

Hospitalizations: 8, up from 3 the prior week

The best way to prevent flu A and flu B is by getting your annual flu vaccine. The flu vaccine protects against the most common flu strains.

Find flu vaccines: vaccines.gov

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