Week 50 Respiratory Update

This report includes data on both influenza and COVID for Week 50. Jefferson County Health Department (JCHD) monitors influenza and other respiratory pathogens, including COVID-19, throughout Jefferson County, Missouri. JCHD conducts influenza surveillance using passive surveillance and syndromic surveillance. Although influenza illness can occur year-round, the seasonal influenza reporting begins on the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Week 40 of a given year and continues through MMWR Week 20 of the following calendar year. All data and information are conditional and may change as more reports are received.

COVID19 Data Dashboard: COVID-19 Data — Jefferson County Health Department (jeffcohealth.org)

Week 50 Respiratory Report: 2022_Week50_JCHDRespiratoryReport.pdf (squarespace.com)

Influenza Summary: This week, we are reporting 730 additional flu cases for a season total of 2,766 cases. There are 2 flu deaths reported this season. Flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the spread of flu. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine especially those at a higher risk of serious complications.

COVID-19 Summary: This week, we are reporting 379 new COVID cases for a season total of 2,900. There are 3 additional COVID deaths to report for week 50 bringing the season total to 19 COVID deaths.

Currently, Jefferson County, MO is in the MEDIUM COMMUNITY LEVEL (yellow). Recommended actions based on current level: Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. Get tested if you have symptoms. Wear a mask if you have symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19. Wear a mask on public transportation. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others. If you are at high risk for severe illness, consider wearing a mask indoors in public and taking additional precautions.

Week 49 Respiratory Update

Influenza Summary:

This week, we are reporting 424 additional flu cases for a season total of 2,036 cases. We had a drop in flu cases. According to DHSS, reported flu cases have been plateauing across the state, indicating that we may have experienced our peak. There are 2 flu deaths reported this season. Flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the spread of flu. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine especially those at a higher risk of serious complications.

COVID Summary:

This week, we are reporting 371 new COVID cases for a season total of 2,516. There are 2 additional COVID deaths to report for week 49 bringing the season total to 16 COVID deaths.

Currently, Jefferson County, MO is in the MEDIUM COMMUNITY LEVEL (yellow). Recommended actions based on current level: Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. Get tested if you have symptoms. Wear a mask if you have symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19. Wear a mask on public transportation. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others. If you are at high risk for severe illness, consider wearing a mask indoors in public and taking additional precautions.

Week 48 Respiratory Update

This report includes data on both influenza and COVID for Week 48. Jefferson County Health Department (JCHD) monitors influenza and other respiratory pathogens, including COVID-19, throughout Jefferson County, Missouri. JCHD conducts influenza surveillance using passive surveillance and syndromic surveillance. Although influenza illness can occur year-round, the seasonal influenza reporting begins on the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Week 40 of a given year and continues through MMWR Week 20 of the following calendar year. All data and information are conditional and may change as more reports are received.

COVID19 Data Dashboard: COVID-19 Data — Jefferson County Health Department (jeffcohealth.org)

Week 48 Respiratory Report: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f035cc9f745646c52342b9/t/6390f6f37af9432fbddb1d8c/1670444787577/2022_Week48_JCHDRespiratoryReport.pdf

Influenza Summary: This week, we are reporting 765 additional flu cases for a season total of 1,612 cases. There are no flu deaths reported this season. Flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the spread of flu.

An additional graph this week shows that we are currently seeing the largest number of flu cases we have seen in over 10 years. Not only is this the largest peak of cases, but it is also the earliest we’ve seen in over 10 years as well. Our week 48 current cumulative total of 1612 cases have already surpassed the season totals for the entire 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 flu seasons. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine especially those at a higher risk of serious complications.

COVID-19 Summary: This week, we are reporting 273 new COVID cases for a season total of 2,140. There are no additional COVID deaths to report for week 48, however one death was removed because they were identified as not being a county resident bringing the season total to 14 COVID deaths.

Currently, Jefferson County, MO is in the MEDIUM COMMUNITY LEVEL (yellow). Recommended actions based on current level: Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. Get tested if you have symptoms. Wear a mask if you have symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19. Wear a mask on public transportation. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others. If you are at high risk for severe illness, consider wearing a mask indoors in public and taking additional precautions.

 

CDC Week 46 Respiratory Update

This report includes data on both influenza and COVID for Week 46. Jefferson County Health Department (JCHD) monitors influenza and other respiratory pathogens, including COVID-19, throughout Jefferson County, Missouri. JCHD conducts influenza surveillance using passive surveillance and syndromic surveillance. Although influenza illness can occur year-round, the seasonal influenza reporting begins on the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Week 40 of a given year and continues through MMWR Week 20 of the following calendar year. All data and information are conditional and may change as more reports are received.

COVID19 Data Dashboard: COVID-19 Data — Jefferson County Health Department (jeffcohealth.org)

Week 46 Respiratory Report: 2022_Week46_JCHDRespiratoryReport.pdf (squarespace.com)

Influenza Summary: In the 6th week of this respiratory season, we are reporting 224 additional flu cases for a season total of 484 cases. The respiratory report (linked above) shows an increase in flu cases this time of year compared to years past. Table 2 in the respiratory report (linked above) shows we are seeing the highest number of flu cases in our 5–14-year-old population. There are no flu deaths reported this season Flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the spread of flu. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine especially those at a higher risk of serious complications.

COVID-19 Summary: In the 6th week of respiratory season, we are reporting 213 new COVID cases for a season total of 1,519. There are 5 additional COVID deaths to report for week 46, bringing the season total to 15 COVID deaths.

Currently, Jefferson County, MO is in the MEDIUM COMMUNITY LEVEL (yellow). Recommended actions based on current level: Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. Get tested if you have symptoms. Wear a mask if you have symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19. Wear a mask on public transportation. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others. If you are at high risk for severe illness, consider wearing a mask indoors in public and taking additional precautions.

 

CDC Week 45 Respiratory Update

This report includes data on both influenza and COVID for Week 45. Jefferson County Health Department (JCHD) monitors influenza and other respiratory pathogens, including COVID-19, throughout Jefferson County, Missouri. JCHD conducts influenza surveillance using passive surveillance and syndromic surveillance. Although influenza illness can occur year-round, the seasonal influenza reporting begins on the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Week 40 of a given year and continues through MMWR Week 20 of the following calendar year. All data and information are conditional and may change as more reports are received.

COVID19 Data Dashboard: COVID-19 Data — Jefferson County Health Department (jeffcohealth.org)

Week 45 Respiratory Report: 2022_Week45_JCHDRespiratoryReport.pdf (squarespace.com)

 

Influenza Summary:

In the 5th week of this respiratory season, we are reporting 124 additional flu cases for a season total of 260 cases. Figure 2 in the respiratory report (linked above) shows an increase in flu cases this time of year compared to years past. There are no flu deaths reported this season. Prevention efforts remain key in reducing transmission of flu in the community. Flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the spread of flu. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine especially those at a higher risk of serious complications.

COVID-19 Summary:

In the 5th week of respiratory season, we are reporting 206 new COVID cases for a season total of 1,309. There are 3 additional COVID deaths to report for week 45, bringing the season total to 10 COVID deaths.

Currently, Jefferson County, MO is in the MEDIUM COMMUNITY LEVEL (yellow). Recommended actions based on current level: Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. Get tested if you have symptoms. Wear a mask if you have symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19. Wear a mask on public transportation. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others. If you are at high risk for severe illness, consider wearing a mask indoors in public and taking additional precautions.

RSV Summary:

RSV is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms including fever, cough, congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and in infants, fussiness and poor feeding. It can progress to more severe symptoms such as fast or short breathing or wheezing, and in infants and young children, grunting noises when breathing or chest caving in during breathing. While persons of any age can develop RSV, it is most common in children under age 2 and can be severe, especially for infants and older adults. Most people will recover in one to two weeks.

Though Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is not a reportable condition in Missouri, CDC tracks state level trends that show an increase in RSV detections in Missouri.  RSV State Trends - NREVSS | CDC