CDC has stated in its Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, FluView, that as of the week ending November 17, the geographic spread of influenza in one state was reported as regional; Guam and 14 states reported local activity; and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and 35 states reported sporadic activity. A total of three influenza-associated pediatric deaths have been reported for the 2018-2019 season.

Influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone six months of age and older.