3 days ago · Seasonal influenza is commonly referred to as “the flu.” It is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. There are two main types of influenza viruses: A and B. Each type includes many different strains that tend to …

This interactive tool uses data from emergency department visits, death certificates, laboratory and outbreak reports, and vaccination records. These data are used to track trends in Virginia for respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, flu (influenza), and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus).

Jan 10, 2025 · What is Seasonal Influenza (flu)? Seasonal influenza is commonly referred to as “the flu.” It is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Flu can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu viruses can be detected year-round in the United States, but they are most common during the fall and winter.

2 days ago · For additional questions about the flu or the flu vaccine, contact VDH’s Call Center at 877-829-4682 (option 2), The VDH Call Center is available Monday-Friday (except holidays) from 8 a.m. to 5 ...

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and Fairfax County Health Department monitor the level of activity of influenza-like illness (ILI) each week from October through May. Those are the months when flu is most likely to occur in Virginia, and …

2 days ago · The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reported on Monday that there were two influenza-associated pediatric deaths, which are the first reports of the 2024-25 flu season in Virginia. The VDH ...

2 days ago · The Virginia Department of Health on Monday reported two influenza-associated pediatric deaths, the first reports for the 2024–25 flu season. One death occurred in a young school-aged child ...

2 days ago · The best way to protect you and your loved ones from the flu is to get a flu vaccine every year. This page has information and resources to help answer your questions about flu vaccines. For other ways to prevent the flu, see VDH’s Respiratory Virus Prevention webpage .

2 days ago · Two Virginia children have died after they got sick with the flu, according to the Virginia Health Department (VDH), marking the first two pediatric influenza deaths in the state during the 2024-25…

2 days ago · For additional questions about the flu or the flu vaccine, contact VDH’s call center at 877-829-4682 (option 2), The call center is available Monday–Friday (except holidays) from 8 a.m. to 5 p ...