Trends in Reported Cases of MPox and Influenza in Connecticut From June 2022 to May 2023

• MPox cases showed some level of presence throughout the later half of 2022 with isolated instances extending into 2023.
• Influenza cases surged dramatically starting October 2022, peaking in November 2022 with over 6,400 cases reported in a single period.
• A sharp decrease in Influenza cases is observed post the November 2022 peak, however, cases persist at a lower level into 2023.
• The data indicates seasonality in Influenza with zero cases reported in summer months and an upsurge in cases during the colder months.
• The dataset represents cases by report period rather than occurrence dates to maintain confidentiality.
• The reported disease occurrences are exclusively from the state of Connecticut and may not reflect the national trend.