Influenza hitting South Dakota early
Whether seasonal flu has peaked remains to be seen
South Dakota’s influenza season is in full tilt, with a surge in statewide cases coming earlier than historically reported by the Department of Health.
The question is, has the worst of flu season passed or is a late winter spike in influenza yet to come?
“I don’t know if we’ve peaked quite yet,” said Dr. Matthew Jahraus, an internal medicine hospitalist at Sanford Health, noting that new influenza cases have plateaued, giving him optimism that a downward trend is ahead.
