Swine Flu Updates

This report provides an update to the international situation as of November 27, 2009. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. Source: cdc.gov

During the week of November 15-21, 2009, influenza activity decreased in the United States as reported in FluView. Flu activity is widespread in 32 states. Nationally, visits to doctors for influenza-like-illness decreased sharply from last week. Flu-related hospitalizations and deaths remain higher than expected for this time of year. Source: cdc.gov

This document has been revised to include additional information about Medicare and Medicaid payments made for H1N1 vaccine administration in settings outside the provider office. Source: cdc.gov