Groups Most Impacted—Emergency Department Visits

Provides an update on which groups are currently most affected by illness from COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.

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Groups Most Impacted Update:
  • As a percent of all emergency department visits, visits with COVID-19 are highest among children under 4 years (especially those under 2 years) and adults 65+. Infants and young children have the most visits with RSV. Influenza visits remain low but are highest among school-aged children.
  • Hospitalization rates are highest for COVID-19 among adults 65+. For RSV, hospitalization rates are highest in children under 4 years (especially those under 6 months). RSV hospitalization rates are increasing among children under 4 years at most sites. Overall rates of influenza-associated hospitalizations are low.
  • The percent of deaths due to COVID-19 is leveling off for 18-64 and 65+ age groups. There continue to be fewer than 10 deaths per week among children under 18 years. Percent of deaths due to COVID-19 remains highest for those 65+.

Reported on Friday, October 20th, 2023.

Emergency Department Visits for Viral Respiratory Illness, by Age

Weekly percent of total emergency department visits associated with COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.

Emergency Department Visits for Viral Respiratory Illness, by Sex

Weekly percent of total emergency department visits associated with COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.

Emergency Department Visits for Viral Respiratory Illness, by Race and Ethnicity

Weekly percent of total emergency department visits associated with COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.

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