After experiencing a number of years
where the onset of influenza was either late or very moderate, this
year could be a change for the worst!
As of the latest report by the CDC
dated December 1, 2012, the flu is really beginning to ramp up in
some states, most notably the southeast. As the graphic of states
would indicate, the incidents of ILI or Influenza Like Illness is
becoming widespread in states like Texas and Louisiana while
Mississippi and Alabama are getting hammered! My home state of
Missouri is doing OK, so far with only moderate to low occurrences
being reported. Interestingly, neither Taney or Stone Counties have
seen a single case so far, but that will more than likely not remain
the norm for long.
This season, the main problem bug seems
to be H3N2 aka Type A/Brisbane/10/2007 which is the same bug that was prevalent last year. It's thought, therefore, the vaccine currently
being distributed should be very effective if applied early in the
season (which means right now).
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