Flu Season's Late Start

The U.S. CDC's Influenza Surveillance Report: Key Updates for Week #42 says, 'Season influenza activity remains low nationally.'

Influenza is among several respiratory diseases, such as respiratory syncytial virus, currently circulating in the 2024-2025 flu season.

As of October 25, 2024, of the 97 viruses reported by public health laboratories, 94 were influenza A and 3 were influenza B. Of the 63 influenza A viruses subtyped during Week 42, 37 (58.7%) were influenza A(H1N1)pdm09, and 26 (41.3%) were A(H3N2).

The CDC recommends that everyone six months and older get an annual flu shot, ideally by the end of October. Over 92 million flu shots have been distributed in the U.S. and are offered at local pharmacies.