Influenza Activity in Suffolk County
As reported by NYSDOH on 12-22-2023 - Influenza Activity, Surveillance and Reports
For the week ending 12-16-2023:
Influenza cases: 2168, an increase of 150% from the prior week
As reported by NYSDOH on 12-29-2023 - Influenza Activity, Surveillance and Reports
For the week ending 12-23-2023:
Influenza cases: 2805, an increase of 41% from the prior week
- Type A: 2266
- Type B: 415
- Unspecified: 124
Cases per 100k population: 190.26 (Population =1,474,273)
Hospitalizations
- For the week ending 12-16-2023: 71, up 78% from the week prior.
- For the week ending 12-23-2023: 108, up 52% from the week prior.
Pediatric Deaths in New York State:
To date this season: 2
COMPARE WEEK WITH PREVIOUS SEASONS
For the week ending 12-23-2023
Cases
- 2021-2022: 447
- 2022-2023: 3636
- 2023-2024: 2805
Hospitalizations
- 2021-2022: 16
- 2023-2023: 150
- 2023-2024: 108
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