Manitoba Influenza Reports 2012/2013 Season Week 19

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Week 45: Nov 4-10, 2012

Influenza activity in Manitoba is low.

Summary:
? The influenza-like-illness rate was 1.5% with 77% of sentinel physician sites reporting.
? There have been eight cases of influenza reported since the beginning of the 2012/2013 season.
? There have been two hospitalizations and one death associated with a lab-confirmed report of influenza this season. (This aggregate count should be interpreted with caution as underlying cause of death may or may not be directly related to the lab-confirmed positive influenza diagnosis.)
? There has been one lab-confirmed outbreak of influenza A reported this season in a long term care facility.
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The weekly total is slightly higher than the total observed at the same time last season; however, the peak this season was the same as last season.
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Since the beginning of this season, there have been:
? 5 cases of influenza A reported;
? 3 case of influenza B reported.
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Full report:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publiche...nza/121110.pdf
Previous reports:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publiche...html#influenza

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Re: Manitoba Influenza Reports 2012/2013 Season Week 46

Week 46: Nov 11-17, 2012

Influenza activity in Manitoba is low.

Summary:
? The influenza-like-illness rate was 3.4% with 59% of sentinel physician sites reporting.
? There were two cases of influenza A and no cases of influenza B reported this week.
? There were two hospitalizations associated with a lab-confirmed report of influenza this week.
? There were no lab-confirmed outbreaks of influenza reported this week.
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The proportion of patients seen for an ILI increased during week 46 compared to last week (3.4% from 1.5%). The proportion is higher than what was observed at the same time last season.
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This week, there were:
? 2 cases of influenza A reported;
? 0 cases of influenza B reported.

Since the beginning of this season, there have been:
? 8 cases of influenza A reported;
? 2 cases of influenza B reported.
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This week there were:
2 hospitalizations, of which
0 resulted in an ICU admission; and
0 deaths.

Since the beginning of the season, there have been:
4 hospitalizations, of which
0 resulted in an ICU admission; and
1 death.1
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Full report:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publiche...nza/121117.pdf

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Re: Manitoba Influenza Reports 2012/2013 Season Week 47

Week 47: Nov 18-24, 2012

Influenza activity in Manitoba is low.

Summary:
? The influenza-like-illness rate was 4.8% with 50% of sentinel physician sites reporting.
? There was one case of influenza A and one case of influenza B reported this week.
? There were two hospitalizations associated with a lab-confirmed report of influenza this week.
? There were no lab-confirmed outbreaks of influenza reported this week.
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Since the beginning of this season, there have been:
? 10 cases of influenza A reported;
? 3 cases of influenza B reported.
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Full report:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publiche...nza/121124.pdf

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Re: Manitoba Influenza Reports 2012/2013 Season Week 50

Week 50: Dec 9-15, 2012

Influenza activity in Manitoba has moderately increased.

Summary:
? The influenza-like-illness rate was 6.7% with 55% of sentinel physician sites reporting.
? There were eight cases of influenza A and six cases of influenza B reported this week.
? There was one death reported associated with a lab-confirmed report of influenza this week. (This aggregate count should be interpreted with caution as underlying cause of death may or may not be directly related to the lab-confirmed positive influenza diagnosis.)
? There was one lab-confirmed outbreak of influenza B reported this week.
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The proportion of patients seen for an ILI increased during week 50 compared to last week (6.7% from 2.3%). The proportion is higher than what was observed at the same time last season.
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Since the beginning of this season, there have been:
? 25 cases of influenza A reported;
? 10 cases of influenza B reported.
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This week there was:
? 1 hospitalization, of which ?
1 resulted in an ICU admission; and
? 1 death.1

Since the beginning of the season, there have been:
● 8 hospitalizations, of which
● 2 resulted in an ICU admission; and
● 2 deaths.1
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http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publiche...nza/121215.pdf

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Re: Manitoba Influenza Reports 2012/2013 Season Week 51

Week 51: Dec 16-22, 2012

Influenza activity in Manitoba has increased since last week.

Summary:
? There were 24 cases of influenza A and 1 case of influenza B reported this week.
? The influenza-like-illness rate was 6.9% with 36% of sentinel physician sites reporting.
? There were two hospitalizations reported associated with a lab-confirmed report of influenza this week.
? There was one lab-confirmed outbreak of influenza A reported this week.
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Since the beginning of this season, there have been:
? 51 cases of influenza A reported;
? 11 cases of influenza B reported.
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This week there was:
2 hospitalizations, of which
0 resulted in an ICU admission; and
0 deaths.

Since the beginning of the season, there have been:
10 hospitalizations, of which
2 resulted in an ICU admission; and
2 deaths.1

Full report:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publiche...nza/121222.pdf

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Re: Manitoba Influenza Reports 2012/2013 Season Week 52

Week 52: Dec 23-29, 2012


Influenza activity in Manitoba continues to increase.

Summary:
? There were 21 cases of influenza A and 2 cases of influenza B reported this week.
? The influenza-like-illness rate was 5.2% with 32% of sentinel physician sites reporting.
? There were three hospitalizations reported associated with a lab-confirmed report of influenza this week.
? There were three lab-confirmed outbreaks of influenza reported this week.
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Since the beginning of this season, there have been:
? 85 cases of influenza A reported;
? 13 cases of influenza B reported.
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This week there was:
3 hospitalizations, of which
0 resulted in an ICU admission; and
0 deaths.1

Since the beginning of the season, there have been:
17 hospitalizations, of which
2 resulted in an ICU admission; and
2 deaths.1
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Full report:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publiche...nza/121229.pdf

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Re: Manitoba Influenza Reports 2012/2013 Season Week 1

Week 1
Dec 30, 2012 ? Jan 5, 2013

In Summary
?The number of reported laboratory-confirmed cases continues to increase and has likely not peaked yet.
?Increased influenza activity has been observed in long term care facilities across the province.
?In addition to influenza, Manitobans are experiencing a high rate of respiratory syncytial virus, creating an overall high occurrence of respiratory illnesses.
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This week, there were:
 66 cases of influenza A reported;
 4 cases of influenza B reported.

Since the beginning of this season, there have been:
 166 cases of influenza A reported;
 17 cases of influenza B reported.
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Children under 19 years of age, represent 35.1% of reported influenza A cases, as well as 47.1% of influenza B.

Adults and seniors over 60, account for 43.7% of influenza A and 29.8% of influenza B cases.
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This week there was:
 9 hospitalizations, of which
 1 resulted in an ICU admission; and
 0 deaths.1

Since the beginning of the season, there have been:
● 27 hospitalizations, of which
● 3 resulted in an ICU admission; and
● 2 deaths.1

There were 8 children (aged 10 or under) admitted to hospital for influenza A or B, since the start of the season. There were no children admitted in the week December 30, 2012 to January 5th, 2013. (Note: These children are included in the counts above.)
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Full report:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publiche...nza/130105.pdf

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Re: Manitoba Influenza Reports 2012/2013 Season Week 2

Week 2
Jan 6-12, 2013

?The number of reported laboratory-confirmed cases has decreased compared to last week.
?Influenza activity continues to be observed in long term care facilities across the province.
?In addition to influenza, Manitobans are experiencing a high rate of respiratory syncytial virus, creating an overall high occurrence of respiratory illnesses.
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This week, there were:
? 68 cases of influenza A reported;
? 7 cases of influenza B reported.

Since the beginning of this season, there have been:
? 256 cases of influenza A reported;
? 24 cases of influenza B reported.
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This week there was:
11 hospitalizations, of which
1 resulted in an ICU admission; and
1 death.1

Since the beginning of the season, there have been:
39 hospitalizations, of which
4 resulted in an ICU admission; and
3 deaths.1
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Full report:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publiche...nza/130112.pdf

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Re: Manitoba Influenza Reports 2012/2013 Season Week 3

Week 3
Jan 13-19, 2013

Summary

?The number of reported laboratory-confirmed cases has increased compared to last week.
?Influenza activity continues to be observed in long term care facilities across the province.
?In addition to influenza, Manitobans are experiencing a high rate of respiratory syncytial virus, creating an overall high occurrence of respiratory illnesses.
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This week, there were:
? 113 cases of influenza A reported;
? 1 case of influenza B reported.

Since the beginning of this season, there have been:
? 378 cases of influenza A reported;
? 26 cases of influenza B reported.
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This week there were:
? 27 hospitalizations*, of which
? 0 resulted in an ICU admission; and
? 1 death.1

Since the beginning of the season, there have been:
● 68 hospitalizations, of which
● 4 resulted in an ICU admission; and
● 4 deaths.1

There were fourteen children (aged 9 or under) admitted to hospital with laboratory-confirmed influenza A or B since the start of the season. There were five children admitted in the week of Jan 13-19, 2013. (Note: these children are included in the counts above).
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Full report:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publiche...nza/130119.pdf

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Re: Manitoba Influenza Reports 2012/2013 Season Week 6

Week 6
Feb 03-Feb 09, 2013

In Summary

? The number of reported laboratory-confirmed cases of Influenza A has decreased compared to last week.
? Influenza activity continues to be observed in long term care facilities.
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This week, there were:
 31 cases of influenza A reported;
 2 case of influenza B reported.

Since the beginning of this season, there have been:
 510 cases of influenza A reported;
 39 cases of influenza B reported.
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This week there were:
 7 hospitalizations, of which
 3 resulted in an ICU admission; and
 0 deaths.1

*Since the beginning of the season, there have been:
● 97 hospitalizations, of which
● 9 resulted in an ICU admission; and
● 8 deaths.1

There were twenty-two children (aged 9 or under) admitted to hospital with laboratory-confirmed influenza A or B since the start of the season. There were two children admitted in the week of Feb 03-Febr 09, 2013. (Note: these children are included in the counts above).
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Full report:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publiche...nza/130209.pdf

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Re: Manitoba Influenza Reports 2012/2013 Season Week 7

Week 7
Feb 10-Feb 16, 2013

In Summary

The number of reported laboratory-confirmed cases of Influenza A continues to decrease.
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This week, there were:
 16 cases of influenza A reported;
 2 case of influenza B reported.

Since the beginning of this season, there have been:
 526 cases of influenza A reported;
 41 cases of influenza B reported.
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The proportion of patients seen for an ILI this week was lower than last week (9.6% from 13.6%). The proportion is higher than what was observed at the same time last season.
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This week there were:
 7 hospitalizations, of which
 1 resulted in an ICU admission; and
 0 deaths.1

*Since the beginning of the season, there have been:
● 104 hospitalizations, of which
● 10 resulted in an ICU admission; and
● 8 deaths.1

There were twenty-six children (aged 9 or under) admitted to hospital with laboratory-confirmed influenza A or B since the start of the season. There were four children admitted in the week of Feb 10-Febr 16, 2013. (Note: these children are included in the counts above).
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Full report:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publiche...nza/130216.pdf

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Re: Manitoba Influenza Reports 2012/2013 Season Week 8

Week 8
Feb 17-Feb 23, 2013

In Summary

? The number of reported laboratory-confirmed cases of Influenza A continues to decrease.
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This week, there were:
 12 cases of influenza A reported;
 2 case of influenza B reported.

Since the beginning of this season, there have been:
 540 cases of influenza A reported;
 43 cases of influenza B reported.
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The proportion of patients seen for an ILI this week was higher than last week (10.8% from 9.6%). The proportion is higher than what was observed at the same time last season.
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This week there were: *
 10 hospitalizations, of which
 2 resulted in an ICU admission; and
 0 deaths.1

*Since the beginning of the season, there have been:
● 114 hospitalizations, of which
● 12 resulted in an ICU admission; and
● 8 deaths.1

There were 32 children (aged 9 or under) admitted to hospital with laboratory-confirmed influenza A or B since the start of the season. There were six children admitted in the week of Feb 17-Febr 23, 2013. (Note: These children are included in the counts above).
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Full report:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publiche...nza/130223.pdf

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Re: Manitoba Influenza Reports 2012/2013 Season Week 9

Week 9
Feb 24 ? Mar 2, 2013

In Summary

? The number of reported laboratory-confirmed cases of Influenza A continues to decrease.
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This week, there were:
? 9 cases of influenza A reported;
? 5 case of influenza B reported.

Since the beginning of this season, there have been:
? 550 cases of influenza A reported;
? 48 cases of influenza B reported.
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The proportion of patients seen for an ILI this week was lower than last week (7.7% from 10.8%). The proportion is higher than what was observed at the same time last season.
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This week there were:
? 10 hospitalizations, of which
? 4 resulted in an ICU admission; and
? 0 deaths.1

Since the beginning of the season, there have been:
● 124 hospitalizations, of which
● 16 resulted in an ICU admission; and
● 8 deaths.1

There were 34 children (aged 9 or under) admitted to hospital with laboratory-confirmed influenza A or B since the start of the season. There were two children admitted in the week of Feb 24 ? Mar 2, 2013. (Note: These children are included in the counts above).
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Full report:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publiche...nza/130302.pdf

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Re: Manitoba Influenza Reports 2012/2013 Season Week 13

Week 13
Mar 24-30, 2013
In Summary

? The number of reported laboratory-confirmed cases of Influenza A has increased since last week.
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This week, there were:
? 16 cases of influenza A reported;
? 2 case of influenza B reported.

Since the beginning of this season, there have been:
? 583 cases of influenza A reported;
? 64 cases of influenza B reported.
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This week there were:
? 2 hospitalizations, of which
? 0 resulted in an ICU admission; and
? 0 deaths.1
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*Since the beginning of the season, there have been:
● 135 hospitalizations, of which
● 19 resulted in an ICU admission; and
● 8 deaths.1

There were 38 children (aged 9 or under) admitted to hospital with laboratory-confirmed influenza A or B since the start of the season. There were two children admitted in the week of Mar 24-30, 2013. (Note: These children are included in the counts above).
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Full report:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publiche...nza/130330.pdf

Previous reports:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publiche...html#influenza

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Re: Manitoba Influenza Reports 2012/2013 Season Week 14

Week 14
Mar 31 ? Apr 6, 2013

In Summary

The number of reported laboratory-confirmed cases of Influenza A has decreased compared to last week.

This week, there were:
 2 cases of influenza A reported;
 5 case of influenza B reported.

Since the beginning of this season, there have been:
 587 cases of influenza A reported;
 69 cases of influenza B reported.
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The proportion of patients seen for an ILI this week was higher than last week (11% from 0%). The proportion is higher than what was observed at the same time last season. (The steep increase in the last week may be influenced by a single sentinel site reporting an extremely high proportion.)
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This week there were:
 7 hospitalizations, of which
 3 resulted in an ICU admission; and
 0 deaths.1

*Since the beginning of the season, there have been:
● 142 hospitalizations, of which
● 22 resulted in an ICU admission; and
● 8 deaths.1

There were 43 children (aged 9 or under) admitted to hospital with laboratory-confirmed influenza A or B since the start of the season. There were five children admitted in the week of Mar 31 ? Apr 6, 2013. (Note: These children are included in the counts above).
*Hospitalized cases are reported based on laboratory report date.
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Full report:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publiche...nza/130406.pdf