Flu Season Trends and Statistics

The current flu season in the US is the most intense in 15 years, with a high number of doctor visits for flu-like symptoms. The CDC reports that this season has surpassed the peak of any winter flu season since the 2009-2010 swine flu outbreak. While COVID-19 and RSV infections are declining, the flu remains prevalent, with 24 million cases, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 deaths reported. The flu is most intense in the South, Southwest, and Western states.

How does the current flu season in the US compare to past seasons in terms of intensity?

• It is the most intense in 15 years.

• It is similar to the 2018 season.

• It is the mildest in 15 years.

• It is less intense than the 2009-2010 season.

What significant event occurred during the 2009-2010 flu season?

• The discovery of a new flu strain.

• A global outbreak of H1N1 swine flu.

• The introduction of a new flu vaccine.

• A decline in flu cases worldwide.

What is the current trend for COVID-19 and RSV infections according to the CDC?

• They are fluctuating unpredictably.

• They are on the decline nationally.

• They are stable with no change.

• They are increasing rapidly.

What illnesses are doctors primarily observing during this flu season?

• Mainly COVID-19 cases.

• A mix of flu and strep throat.

• Predominantly RSV cases.

• Mostly common colds.

How many flu cases have been reported by the CDC so far this season?

• 5 million cases.

• 50 million cases.

• 10 million cases.

• 24 million cases.

In which regions of the US is the flu most intense this season?

• Northeast and Midwest.

• South and Southwest.

• Northwest and Southeast.

• Central and Eastern states.