CDC: Flu incidence on the rise, particularly in the Southeast

ATLANTA  — The flu is continuing to impact the United States, especially across the Southeast U.S. for the week ended Jan. 21 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday.



The proportion of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness was 3.4%, well above the national baseline of 2.2% and an increase from the week prior ILI report of 3.2%.



All 10 regions reported ILI at or above their region-specific baseline levels. New York City and 10 states experienced high ILI activity; 10 states experienced moderate ILI activity; Puerto Rico and 17 states experienced low ILI activity; 13 states experienced minimal ILI activity, and the District of Columbia had insufficient data.



On a regional level, the percentage of outpatient visits for ILI ranged from 1.9% to 5.3% for the week. All 10 regions reported a proportion of outpatient visits for ILI at or above their region-specific baseline levels.