NASHVILLE, Tenn.– The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports Tennessee is among four states nationally with the highest levels of flu-like illness.
The U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending January 4, 2025 lists only Tennessee, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oregon at the top of the ‘very high’ designation.
The CDC reports influenza activity remains elevated nationwide, with influenza A being the being the most dominant viral strain in circulation.
To date, the CDC estimates there have been 9.1 million illnesses, 110,000 hospitalizations, and 4,700 deaths from the flu this season.
In Tennessee, the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) reports the areas with the highest levels of flu activity is in the Northeast region, followed by the Sullivan County Metro area, and the Southeast region. One positive metric is the current illness rate of 9.9% is down compared to the 12% reported in the previous week. Another positive indicator is the state has not reported any pediatric deaths associated with influenza.
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The national CDC report adds influenza viruses are contributing to respiratory disease activity and recommends those age 6 months or older to get the annual flu vaccine.
