Influenza Detections Decrease Globally

According to the World Health Organization (WHO)'s Influenza Season Update N° 450, influenza detections remained low globally.

As of July 24, 2023, in the temperate zones of the northern hemisphere, influenza activity was reported at low levels or below the seasonal threshold in most reporting countries.

And in the Caribbean and Central American countries, influenza activity remained low, with some countries reporting decreased activity.

Additionally, in Oceania, including Australia, influenza activity increased with the predominant influenza A viruses.

In the United States, the CDC reported for Week #29, ending July 22, 2023, seven additional death certificates listed influenza as an underlying or contributing cause of death.

Moreover, a total of 164 influenza-associated pediatric deaths occurred during the 2022-2023 season, according to the CDC on July 28, 2023.