Archive of historical National Flu statistics from CDC
During week 52 (December 21-27, 2008), increased influenza activity was reported in the United States.
- One hundred thirty (5.0%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza.
- The proportion of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza (P&I) was below the epidemic threshold.
- One pediatric influenza-associated death was reported.
- The proportion of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness (ILI) was below the national baseline. The South Atlantic region reported ILI at their region-specific baseline.
- Three states reported regional activity; 10 states reported local influenza activity; the District of Columbia and 30 states reported sporadic influenza activity; six states reported no influenza activity; and one state did not report.