OSCOUR National Newsletter, April 13–19, 2015

Summary

  • Emergency room visits and hospitalizations are stable across all age groups. Overall activity remains higher than in the previous two years.

  • Visits for heat-related conditions are on the rise among children aged 2 to 14 and adults under 75, with low numbers that are within the expected range for this time of year.

  • Emergency room visits for allergies are stable or declining, with numbers higher than expected.

  • Visits for viral meningitis are rising sharply among children aged 2 to 14 and adults under 75, though numbers remain low and within expected ranges.

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