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Philadelphia Seasonal Influenza Activity (last updated 3/22/21)
*Different surveillance systems are maintained for influenza. Only a subset of laboratories report positive influenza results.
**Reports not limited to facilities who participate in laboratory testing.
Current Recommendations
Latest Updates: Influenza activity is currently characterized as LOW in Pennsylvania (influenza outbreaks or increases in influenza-like illness cases or laboratory-confirmed influenza in at least half of a state's regions.)
Topic |
Priority
Priority
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Date of Alert |
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No Health Alerts Found | ||
Interim Guidance for Clinicians to Prioritize Antiviral Treatment of Influenza in the Setting of Reduced Availability of Oseltamivir | Advisory | Dec 15, 2022 |
Increased Need for Outpatient Pediatric Sick Appointments | Advisory | Nov 9, 2022 |
Use of Palivizumab to Prevent Hospitalization from Severe RSV Infection During 2022-23 Season | Update | Nov 1, 2022 |
2022-23 Respiratory Virus Season Underway: Surveillance Updates and Reminders for Reporting and Prevention | Advisory | Oct 28, 2022 |
Updated Guidance about COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccines | Advisory | Dec 7, 2021 |
It is very difficult to distinguish flu from other viral or bacterial respiratory illnesses based on symptoms alone. There are tests available to diagnose flu. More information is available: Diagnosing Flu.
The following influenza cases need to be reported to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH)
Healthcare Facilities
Long Term Care Facilities
Childcare Centers
K-12 Schools
Shelters
Animal Exposures