The University of Toledo

Influenza Activity

Influenza activity continues to increase in the United States and most of the country is now experiencing high levels of influenza-like-illness (ILI), according to CDC’s latest FluView report. CDC continues to recommend influenza vaccination for people who have not yet been vaccinated this season and antiviral treatment as early as possible for people who get sick and are at high risk of flu complications.

Northwest Ohio is seeing numbers above the baseline for this time of year.  A group of key UTMC personnel have met and will continue to meet weekly to discuss preparation activities.  At this point, we are initiating an educational program, campus-wide, with a focus on clinical operations.   

UTMC Launches Plan to Keep Flu from Spreading

 http://www.13abc.com/story/20549367/utmc-launches-plan-to-keep-flu-from-spreading