Influenza Activity in Suffolk County
As reported by NYSDOH on January 12, 2024 - Influenza Activity, Surveillance and Reports
For the week ending 1-06-2024:
Influenza cases: 2,683, a decrease of 29% from the prior week
- Type A: 2,159
- Type B: 408
- Unspecified: 116
Cases per 100k population: 181.99 (Population =1,474,273)
Hospitalizations
- For the week ending 1-6-2024: 165, a decrease of 25% from the week prior.
Pediatric Deaths in New York State:
For the week ending 1-6-24: 0
To date this season: 3
COMPARE WEEK WITH PREVIOUS SEASONS
For the week ending 1-6-2024
Cases
- 2021-2022: 131
- 2022-2023: 1.401
- 2023-2024: 2,683
Hospitalizations
- 2021-2022: 9
- 2023-2023: 112
- 2023-2024: 165
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