For Week #4 Flu & ILI Increased for the 2nd Week with 14 Pediatric Deaths Reported
Executive Summary:
Although most eyes are laser-focused on the 2019-nCoV, Flu activity remains a far greater threat to North America and other countries outside the China region at this time. Flu activity increased again with hospitalizations for children & young adults higher than other recent flu seasons. Pediatric deaths total 68 for the season, with 14 of those deaths reported this week.