Uvalde Memorial Hospital has released its Flu test data from July through November of 2022.
The two tests given were for the Flu A and Flu B strains of the virus.
According to the test data, significant increases in positive cases for Flu A and Flu B were indicated in October and November 2022 with Flu A cases being the most prevalent type.
According to the CDC website, “Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. Some people, such as people 65 years and older, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at higher risk of serious flu complications. There are two main types of influenza (flu) viruses: types A and B. The influenza A and B viruses that routinely spread in people (human influenza viruses) are responsible for seasonal flu epidemics each year.
The best way to reduce the risk of flu and its potentially serious complications is by getting vaccinated each year.”
Key Facts about the Flu from www.sanofiflushots.com
“The flu is a contagious illness caused by any of several types of influenza viruses. The virus infects the respiratory system—the nose, throat, and lungs.
There are 4 types of influenza virus: A, B, C, and D. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), types A and B are responsible for seasonal flu epidemics.
TYPE A is the most common form—and often the most harmful. Subtypes of type A have caused some of the deadliest flu pandemics in history
TYPE B is also highly contagious and can cause outbreaks of seasonal flu.”
