Assessment of State-Level Influenza Season Severity -- Minnesota and Utah, 2017-18 Influenza Season.

The article discusses the 2017-18 influenza season severity in Minnesota and Utah. Topics covered include the identification of potential indicators of state-level influenza activity for a pilot assessment of influenza season severity in real time, and the high severity assessments for both states that reflect national trends. Also noted is the potential use of the method for improving local public health messaging in other states during an influenza season.