In February, the share of health care visits for strep throat or a related diagnosis was nearly 30% higher than during the previous peak in 2017.
And preliminary data for early March shows a continued upward trend, according to the Epic Health Research Network. The findings are based on electronic health records from thousands of clinics and hospitals, representing more than 100 million people across the country.
Anyone can get strep throat, but it is most common among children ages 5 to 15, according to the CDC. The season typically runs from December through April, with a peak in February. All age groups followed similar trends, and there were increases across all races, geographic regions and socioeconomic status.
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