Flu-related deaths in children climb to 204, up 6 from the previous week, the CDC says.
The highest risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 was in the first 72 hours at room temperature and first 24 hours at 37℃.
Overall, efficacy against respiratory syncytial virus infections was highest during season one.
One state, however—New York—reports high activity of influenza-like illness.
Both the CDC and NIH face cuts of more than 40%, according to an internal Trump administration document.
The group recommended RSV vaccination for more at-risk adults and took into account a safety consideration for seniors for the first-approved chikungunya vaccine.
Adults with RSV acute respiratory infections face an almost threefold higher risk of death within 1 year of infection.
The CDC confirms 20 new pediatric flu deaths, bringing the season's total to 188.
For the seventh week in a row, indicators show that US influenza activity is dropping, but it's still above baseline levels.
Increased respiratory syncytial virus vaccination was associated with being 75 years or older.
