Influenza

PATHOGENS

• Influenza A (seasonal, U.S.) is one of the "big 3" respiratory viruses afflicting infants, children and adults along with SARS-CoV-2 and RSV.
  
  • 2023-2024, preliminary estimates from the CDC estimates
    • Influenza cases in the U.S.: 35-65 million
      • Medical visits: 16-30 million
      • Hospitalizations: 390,000-830,000
      • Deaths: 25,000-75,000
• See the Avian Influenza module for details regarding these influenza viruses.