Michigan flu surge continues to outpace U.S. average
MLive.com • • health
Key Points:
- Respiratory illnesses account for over 10% of outpatient visits in Michigan, exceeding the national average, with influenza-like illness rates slightly declining from 11.3% to 10% in the week ending Jan. 3.
- Michigan is among 22 states experiencing "very high" flu levels, according to the CDC's 13-level gauge, while the national flu rate also dipped from 8.2% to 7.2%.
- This flu season has surged rapidly compared to last year, which was one of the worst in 15 years, with over 15 million Americans infected, 180,000 hospitalized, and 7,400 deaths reported so far.
- Hospitalizations affect all age groups, especially
