by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Feb 19, 2011 | Infectious Disease
By CDC definitions, influenza is now widespread in Connecticut, accounting for 6% of all emergency room visits and 5% of hospitalizations in the state. We have had 6 influenza related fatalities, all in patients over 50 years old. Only 16% of cases appear to be... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Jan 31, 2011 | Infectious Disease
We are definitely seeing influenza in Connecticut now. While not yet widespread by CDC definitions, as of last week 231 hospitalizations in the state were attributed to flu virus. Only 6 of these were last year’s novel H1N1 strain. Flu is much more...
