County epidemiologist reports upticks in influenza, RSV and perinatal hepatitis B; CDC methods, state reporting changes noted

Jan 23, 2025

Senior epidemiologist Victor told the Board of Health that Delaware County experienced increases in influenza A and RSV in early 2025, and a slight rise in babies born to hepatitis B‑positive mothers; staff said a state reporting change has increased case detection.

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Victor (senior epidemiologist, Delaware County Health Department) presented surveillance data showing higher influenza A activity in early 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, an uptick in RSV and a small increase in babies born to mothers who tested positive for hepatitis B.

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