OSCOUR National Newsletter, February 8–14, 2016

Summary

  • The number of visits and hospitalizations is declining among 2- to 14-year-olds, while remaining stable in other age groups.

  • Cases of influenza/influenza-like illness continue to rise across all age groups, with a more pronounced increase among children. All new regions have exceeded the epidemic threshold.

  • Visits and hospitalizations for upper respiratory tract infections are rising moderately among 2- to 14-year-olds and 15- to 74-year-olds, at levels higher than in previous years.

  • Activity related to other winter indicators is stable or declining, within expected ranges.

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