Re: New Brunswick Flu Reports (2012-2013 Season) Week 9
WEEKLY NEW BRUNSWICK INFLUENZA REPORT
Reporting period: February 24 to March 2 2013 (week 9)
Summary
In New Brunswick, decrease on influenza activity since week 4 and 5
New Brunswick: There have been 43 positive influenza detections during week 9 (9% decrease from previous week), 28 influenza A (H3), 7 influenza A (H1N1)pdm09, 7 influenza A (unsubtyped) and 1 influenza B. The ILI consultation rate remained stable compared to previous week and was below the expected range for this time of year. Continued decrease since week 4 in the number of reported ILI and influenza-confirmed outbreaks; 1 in a Nursing Home.
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Since the beginning of the season, 1321 positive influenza detections have been reported, 14 influenza A (H1N1)pdm09, 406 influenza A (H3) viruses, 891 influenza A (unsubtyped) and 10 influenza B.
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During week 9, the ILI consultation rate was 19.5 consultations per 1,000 patient visits, and was below the expected levels for this time of year.
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Full report:
WEEKLY NEW BRUNSWICK INFLUENZA REPORT
Reporting period: February 24 to March 2 2013 (week 9)
Summary
In New Brunswick, decrease on influenza activity since week 4 and 5
New Brunswick: There have been 43 positive influenza detections during week 9 (9% decrease from previous week), 28 influenza A (H3), 7 influenza A (H1N1)pdm09, 7 influenza A (unsubtyped) and 1 influenza B. The ILI consultation rate remained stable compared to previous week and was below the expected range for this time of year. Continued decrease since week 4 in the number of reported ILI and influenza-confirmed outbreaks; 1 in a Nursing Home.
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Since the beginning of the season, 1321 positive influenza detections have been reported, 14 influenza A (H1N1)pdm09, 406 influenza A (H3) viruses, 891 influenza A (unsubtyped) and 10 influenza B.
...
During week 9, the ILI consultation rate was 19.5 consultations per 1,000 patient visits, and was below the expected levels for this time of year.
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Full report:
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