February 16, 2026 – As one pressure of the flu virus begins to say no, one other takes its place. Influenza A continues to be the commonest sort of flu circulating, however influenza B has been on the rise for 2 weeks straight, in accordance with the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention. Influenza B made up about 23% of instances examined in laboratories nationwide within the final week of January.

The newest accessible knowledge reveals that flu exercise ‘stays excessive nationally’, however most areas are steady or enhancing. Flu check positivity final week was barely greater than the week earlier than, at 18.6%, and outpatient visits for respiratory sicknesses reached the 4.6% mark, in comparison with 4.4% the week earlier than. One exception: In keeping with CDC monitoring, states within the Pacific Northwest proceed to see instances worsening.

Ranges of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are additionally excessive and rising in lots of components of the nation, with elevated emergency room visits amongst youngsters below one yr previous and youngsters between the ages of 1 and 4 years, in accordance with the College of Minnesota. Hospital admissions are highest amongst infants below one yr of age. COVID-19 charges are nonetheless excessive and rising in some states, however emergency visits because of the virus are declining.