Oct 27, 2016 use of antiviral drugs early in children can lessen the impact of influenza infection, but immunization remains the most effective means of preventing the flu and complications from the flu. The first cases were reported in guizhou in late 1956 or february 1957, and were reported in the neighboring province of yunnan. Summary of the 20162017 flu season passport health. Some people mistakenly confuse flu symptoms with the vaccine side effects. According to the cdc, between 1926 million people have caught the flu since october and between 10,00025,000. With dozens of londoners waiting for home care and not enough personal support workers and nurses to meet the demand, there are fears the. There is a needleless system option for those with a fear of needles. A secondary strain of the virus has popped up and could start making the rounds. Mild flu season so far in london the london free press.
It is the first company to ship quadrivalent vaccine for the 201617 flu season. December 28, 2016 influenza surveillance pdf 479kb. Three times as many people are dying of flu this winter in the uk. The number of winter deaths last year the hit highest level in more than 40 years after the failure of last years flu jab. A flu outbreak is sweeping the country as the number of people struck down reaches a fiveyear high. According to the cdc, between 1926 million people have caught the. Since october 2015, cdc has detected cocirculation of multiple seasonal influenza virus types and subtypes, with recent reports of severe respiratory illness among young to middleaged adults with h1n1pdm09 virus infection.
Italians spared death directly from the flu this season may have been in the hundreds, based on an annual average of 8,000 nationwide flu deaths cited in the paper. Deaths attributed to pneumonia and flu, as reported by the 122 cities mortality reporting system, also inched up a bit to 6. A patient is given a swine flu vaccination in london getty. This years flu season may not quite be over, but its clearly winding down and will be recorded as a relatively mild one, u. Apr 12, 2016 this years flu season may not quite be over, but its clearly winding down and will be recorded as a relatively mild one, u.
Influenza surveillance middlesexlondon health unit. Of the subtyped influenza a viruses, 71% were the 2009 h1n1 strain. The 19571958 influenza pandemic, also known as asian flu, was a global pandemic of influenza a virus subtype h2n2 which originated in guizhou, china and killed at least 2 million people worldwide. Frequent handwashing is first and foremost in cold and flu prevention. Influenza vaccine effectiveness against hospitalisation. Jan 31, 2020 the current 20192020 flu season is on track to be one of the worst in a decade. For the 20192020 influenza season, in the northern hemisphere, these will be.
The reports measure the vaccines effectiveness to improve it for the 20172018 flu season. The 20152016 flu season started a little later than the previous three flu seasons. For the 2016 2017 season, manufacturers projected they would provide between 157 million and 168 million doses of injectable vaccine for the u. The epidemic had rapidly become a pandemic, making its way around the world. I was perturbed and slighty astonished last week to see last winters excess mortality being largely attributed to the bad flu season, though it is. Good housekeeping nutrition director jackie london joins lee hawkins to dispel common nutrition myths about fighting colds and the flu. See frequently asked flu questions 20172018 influenza season for flu and flu vaccine information specific to the current flu season. With the 20162017 flu season over, the cdc has finished evaluating the effectiveness of last years vaccine. Overall, 20152016 influenza activity was generally lower than that observed during the 20142015 season. At the global level, almost 30% of viruses tested in late may were influenza a and 70% were influenza b. Britain hit by severe spring flu outbreak telegraph. Why swine flu is now considered a normal, seasonal flu strain.
Britain hit by worst spring flu outbreak in five years the independent. Jun 14, 2016 the northern hemispheres flu season continued its decline, with influenza b responsible for most of the detections. It will usually end by april, but in some years it can linger into may. Flu seasons can vary in their timing, severity, and duration from one season to another. I know only the gods can control it, but is it in full flight yet or is it just lurking in aircraft airconditioners and elsewhere waiting for freshblooded foreigners to arrive. A rise in flu cases across england has triggered an alert from the chief medical officer with increasing numbers of patients admitted to hospital and intensive care. According to the cdc, flu related deaths between the years of 1976 and 2007 ranged from 3,000 to 49,000. These are the deadliest years for the flu in history. The 4 flu related deaths in children compared with 2 the previous week and raised the season total to 74.
According to the centers for disease control and prevention cdc, flu season 2016 is officially underway. You can search for your nearest pharmacy to visit or contact yourself andor book a preferred appointment date. Gsk announced today it has begun shipping quadrivalent vaccine doses to us healthcare providers, following licensing and lotrelease approval from the us food and drug administrations fda center for biologics evaluation and research. This years flu strains include h1n1 a and a new subtype known as h3n2. The middlesex london health units influenza surveillance report is published weekly during the influenza season. The recent flu outbreak has been undeniably devastating, but the good news is that flu season has peaked for this year.
Surveillance of influenza and other respiratory viruses in the united. Influenza the flu is a viral disease of the respiratory tract that can cause mild to severe illness. Sep 26, 2018 the 20172018 flu season was one of the deadliest in decades according to the cdc. What you need to know about this years flu vaccine mayo. Thats a far cry from the 20142015 flu season, which was a particularly early and nasty one. The 20172018 flu season was one of the deadliest in decades according to the cdc. August 20 august 26, 2017 week 34 july 23 august 19, 2017 weeks 3033 june 18 july 22, 2017 weeks 2529 may 21 june 17, 2017 weeks 2124. Most deaths are caused by complications of the flu, including pneumonia or a secondary.
The flu vaccine reduces the risk of catching flu, as well as spreading it to others. The northern hemispheres flu season continued its decline, with influenza b responsible for most of the detections. Influenza activity is increasing across the united states and cdc has received several reports of severe influenza illness. Philadelphia, july 20, 2016 prnewswire gsk lsenyse.
Three times more people dying from flu in uk than last. Phe said at this stage the flu vaccine for this season was well matched to the circulating strains of the. Public health england and the london school of hygiene and tropical. How does the 20182019 flu season compare to last years.
Cdc warns young and middleage adults at risk, research shows flu may worsen after super bowl 50 parties. Three child migrants died in us custody in 201819 flu season, with crowded detention centers creating vulnerable population published. Influenza reporting will resume with local surveillance in the fall of 2020. Find out if youre eligible for the free nhs flu vaccine. Use of antiviral drugs early in children can lessen the impact of influenza infection, but immunization remains the most effective means of preventing the flu and complications from the flu.
The current 20192020 flu season is on track to be one of the worst in a decade. Three times more people dying from flu in uk than last winter. Flu season isnt expected to begin for at least a month, so. Virus fading in london as major hospitals report no deaths in 48 hours bbc.
Italys mild flu season may give clues to virus death rate. Please also see previous connecticut annual influenza season summaries, which are located on our influenza statistics. Its more effective to get the vaccine before the start of the flu season december to march. During the 2015 to 2016 season, the rollout of a newly licensed live. Flu season is the time of year when you are most likely to get sick from the flu. Number of deaths in england and wales hits 12year high office for. Seasonal influenza risk assessment for 2015 to 2016, for countries in the eueea can be downloaded from the ecdc website annual flu programme vaccination of at risk groups and children can offer. Flu alert for london children as just 19% of underfours get vaccine. Rise in flu deaths and patients admitted to hospital. Oct 17, 2016 new information on the flu for the 2016 2017 flu season, there have been several updates, including a recommendation by the cdc against the flumist. Flu vaccine is produced by private manufacturers, so supply depends on manufacturers.
Find nearest pharmacy andor book an appointment for your free influenza flu vaccination jab free for eligible at risk patients. London flu pandemic could kill 94,000 london evening. Uk doctors urge parents to vaccinate superspreader kids against flu. In general, flu season can start anytime in late fall, peak in midtolate winter usually january or february, and continue through early spring. In a winter notable for a late arrival of frigid temperatures, the flu is biding its time, too, with incidents slowly on the rise and not a single outbreak.
Flu london news london evening standard londons newspaper. As it was a novel strain of the virus, there was minimal immunity in the population. Mar 08, 2018 the recent flu outbreak has been undeniably devastating, but the good news is that flu season has peaked for this year. Jan 30, 2020 all london drugs pharmacies are still offering this years flu vaccine but in addition to getting a flu shot, pharmacists offer the following advice to help you reduce your chances of getting sick. What canadians should expect from the 201617 flu season. The cdc estimates that so far in this years flu season from oct. For the 20162017 season, influenzalikeillness ili in the united states went above baseline the week ending december 17, 2016 and remained elevated as of.
For the 2016 2017 flu season, several new recommendations have been identified that particularly impact flu vaccination for children. An analysis of multiple studies, published in 2016, found that even when the vaccine is a close match to the circulating h3n2 strain, it only cuts a persons chances of getting sick by an. The strain of virus that caused the pandemic, influenza a virus subtype h2n2, was a recombination of avian influenza probably from geese and human influenza viruses. Jan 03, 2017 an analysis of multiple studies, published in 2016, found that even when the vaccine is a close match to the circulating h3n2 strain, it only cuts a persons chances of getting sick by an. Aug 30, 2016 i seemed to remember that the 2015 2016 flu season ran well into the spring, raising concerns that immunity might have waned in people who got their shots early, like the previous september. All london drugs pharmacies are still offering this years flu vaccine but in addition to getting a flu shot, pharmacists offer the following advice to help you reduce your chances of getting sick. The 20152016 influenza season was characterized with a single activity wave that peaked in march 2016. While it might seem pointless to research an old vaccine, this could greatly help this years flu shot. Experts are predicting that a london flu pandemic could kill anything from 7,542 people to 94,270 depending on how many waves of infection there are. Your birth year may predict your risk of certain flu infections if a pandemic were to sweep the world. Cnn flu season has arrived, and many people are bracing themselves for the sneezes.
Although were nearing april and the perception may be flu season is over, we are. Waits for homecare could get worse during flu season. Most of the time flu activity peaks between december and february, although activity can last as late as may. The influenza virus is so unpredictable that its still too early to tell how bad the upcoming flu season will be, or whether flu vaccines will work better or worse than usual this year. Mar 12, 2020 in london, reports on government workers absent due to the flu range from 25% to 50% of the workforce. For the 20162017 flu season, several new recommendations have been identified that particularly impact flu vaccination for children. The 2015 2016 flu season started a little later than the previous three flu seasons.
From 2010 to 2016, the flu related death rate was between 12,000 and 56,000, with the highest season being 2012 to 20 and the lowest being 2011 to 2012. The world health organization recommends which components should be included in influenza vaccines each year. The viruses in the vaccine are killed and therefore, cannot cause the flu. Photo by rick diamondgetty images for whisky row in an interesting study done by tulane university, researchers found that flu deaths actually increased in cities with teams playing in the super bowl. Flu season deaths top 80,000 last year, cdc says cnn. On february 1, the cdc announced flu cases are spreading across the country, and one particular. To view criteria in full click on eligibility criteria in the menu. Moreover, both a higher number of reported fluassociated hospitalizations and deaths and a higher level of overall flu activity were observed during the 20162017 influenza season. Symptoms include fever, chills, cough usually dry, headache, muscle pain, runny eyes, nasal congestion, sore throat, extreme weakness and fatigue.
Glaxosmithkline ships 201617 seasonal influenza vaccines. An estimated 80,000 americans died of flu and its complications last winter. The peak week of flu activity in terms of influenza like. In december 1972 reports began to circulate of cases of london flu throughout the united states. Influenza final surveillance summary for 20162017 influenza.
Right about now, canadians head to flu vaccination clinics to roll up their sleeves and arm themselves against the seasons wave of influenza. London flu was a particular form of influenza caused by an influenza virus which had apparently first been identified in india in 1971, but was first identified as a distinct strain in england early in 1972. The quantity of vaccine that has been distributed is. There were an estimated 50,100 excess winter deaths in england and. Ineffective flu jab blamed as extra winter deaths hit 40. The 20172018 flu season has been one of the worst in recent history, with the cdc estimating that it will cause at least 56,000 deaths in the. Community influenza surveillance reports are published weekly during the influenza surveillance season and provide an overview of the current status of influenza and respiratory illness observed in middlesexlondon.