Flu, respiratory syncytial virus, and COVID-19 levels still elevated in some parts of the country.
The most common event was arrhythmia, followed by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation and congestive heart failure exacerbation.
Eight more children died of influenza this week, bringing the season total to 52.
The CDC estimates 19,000,000 illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations, and 10,000 deaths due to flu this season.
A total of 70% of respondents in an Annenberg Public Policy Center survey say the vaccine is less risky for older adults than RSV infection.
Total RSV cases in children 12 months or younger were significantly lower in states with population-wide nirsevimab strategies.
The number of US jurisdictions reporting very high or high flu activity fell from the previous week, from 45 to 36.
Widespread immunization was tied to an 86% drop in hospital admissions.
Cases rise as government leaders minimize the need for vaccines.
The new analysis draws on data from more than 54,000 pregnancies.
