Flu activity still high in Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) -We’re nonetheless ready on up to date flu numbers from the state, however the newest map reveals Alabama is roofed in flu exercise.

With regards to flu hospitalizations, we haven’t seen a post-Thanksgiving surge in keeping with the Alabama Hospital Affiliation.

The whole state although continues to be coated in blue with flu exercise in keeping with the newest flu map from the Alabama Division of Public Well being. ADPH says outpatient visits with individuals displaying up with flu-like signs are nicely above the baseline quantity proper now within the state.

Dr. Don Williamsons says from a hospital perspective, flu isn’t overwhelming hospitals like COVID did some time again. He’s hoping that pattern continues. Despite the fact that flu season hit rather a lot sooner this yr, it doesn’t imply it’s going to finish early.

“The truth is as a result of its early that doesn’t imply it’s going to finish early it might go like regular into February and we might find yourself with considerably extra hospitalizations than typical,” Dr. Williamson stated.

Up to now over a dozen individuals together with three youngsters have died from the flu within the state.

Well being leaders are strongly encouraging flu photographs. We’re informed extra persons are getting vaccinated with flu vaccination numbers in Alabama larger this yr in comparison with the final two.

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