Announcement

**Ronan Kelly** · November 21, 2014, 06:16 AM

Re: Germany Flu Season 2014-2015 Reports from the Robert Koch Institute

Influenza Weekly Report
Buda S, Schweiger B, Buchholz U, Kopke K, barge K, Haas W
and the AGI-Studiengruppe1

Calendar week 46 (11.08. To 14.11.2014)

Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory disease (ARE) is nationwide in the 46th calendar week (KW)
2014 remained stable compared to the previous week. The values of the Praxisindex were nationwide in the area
the background activity.
The National Reference Centre (NRC) for influenza were in the 46th KW 2014 in 33 (43%) of 76
submitted samples Sentinel respiratory viruses identified. In a (1%) sample was influenza
Detected A (H1N1) viruses pdm09, in 30 (39%) samples rhinoviruses and two (3%) Sample adenoviruses.
After the Infection Protection Act (IfSG) were for the 46th reporting week (MW) in 2014 and 15 so far since
40th 2014 MW were received 69 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the RKI
(Data as of 11.18.2014).
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Acute respiratory disease (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory disease (ARE) is the nation's 46th-KW 2014 compared to
Previous week remained stable. The practice index was in the 46th KW 2014 total in the background activity. In Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg AGI-region, the value in the field was slightly elevated
ARE activity (Table 1; Fig. 1).
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Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
So far have been 15 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the RKI for the 46th MW 2014
received: six cases with subtypisierter influenza A, two cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, three
Cases with influenza A (H3N2) and four cases of unidentified by influenza A or B (Tab. 3). with
two (13%) patients stated that they were hospitalized.
Since the 40th MW in 2014, a total of 69 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the
RKI transmitted. In 21 (30%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized (data
11.18.2014).

https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2014_2015/2014-46.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · November 27, 2014, 07:04 AM

Re: Germany Flu Season 2014-2015 Reports from the Robert Koch Institute

Influenza Weekly Report
Buda S, Schweiger B, Buchholz U, Kopke K, K barge, Haas W
and the AGI Studiengruppe1

Week 47 (11.15. To 21.11.2014)

Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 47th calendar week (CW)
2014 remained stable compared to last week. The values of the Praxisindex were nationwide in the field
the background activity.
The National Reference Center (NRC) for influenza were in the 47th KW 2014 in 35 (41%) of 85
submitted Sentinel samples identified respiratory viruses. In one (1%) the sample was influenza B viruses, in five (6%) Sample RS-virus, in 28 (33%) samples rhinoviruses and in four (5%) samples adenoviruses
demonstrated. Three patients had a double infection.
After Infection Protection Act (IfSG) were used for the reporting week 47. (MW) in 2014 and since previous twelve
With 40 MW in 2014 were sent to 84 clinical-laboratory-confirmed influenza cases to the RKI
(Data as of 11.25.2014).

Acute respiratory diseases (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 47th KW 2014 compared to
Previous week remained stable. The praxis index was in the 47th KW 2014 total field in the background activity. In the AGI-region North Rhine-Westphalia, the value in the range slightly elevated ARE activity was (Tab. 1; Fig. 1).
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Reporting data for the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
So far, twelve clinical laboratory diagnostics confirmed influenza cases to the RKI for the 47th MW 2014
transmitted seven cases with non subtyped influenza A, a case of not to A or B of differentiated
Influenza and four cases with influenza B (Tab. 3). Three (25%) patients reported that they
were hospitalized.
Since the 40th 2014 MW were a total of 84 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the
RKI transmitted. In 26 (31%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized (data
25.11.2014).
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https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2014_2015/2014-47.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · December 5, 2014, 06:07 AM

Re: Germany Flu Season 2014-2015 Reports from the Robert Koch Institute

Influenza Weekly Report
Buda S, Schweiger B, Buchholz U, Kopke K, K barge, Haas W
and the AGI Studiengruppe1

Week 48 (22.11. To 28.11.2014)

Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 48th calendar week (CW)
2014 increased slightly compared to the previous week. The values of the Praxisindex were a total of in the field
the background activity.
The National Reference Center (NRC) for influenza were in the 48th KW 2014 in 39 (45&#37% of 87
submitted Sentinel samples identified respiratory viruses. In two (2%) samples were Influenza viruses,
detected in ten (11%) RS-virus, in 30 (34%) rhinoviruses and two (2%) adenoviruses. five
Patients had dual infection.
After Infection Protection Act (IfSG) was the 48th week reporting (MW) in 2014 and 20 so far since
With 40 MW in 2014 were sent to 106 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the RKI
(Data as of 02.12.2014).

Acute respiratory diseases (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 48th KW 2014 compared to
Previous week increased slightly. The praxis index was in the 48th KW 2014 total in the background activity.
In the AGI regions of North Rhine-Westphalia and Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg, the values were
Area slightly elevated ARE activity (Table 1; Fig. 1.).
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Reporting data for the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
So far have been 20 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the RKI for the 48th MW 2014
Submitted: eleven cases with non subtypisierter influenza A, two cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, four
Cases of undifferentiated by influenza A or B and three cases with influenza B (Tab. 3). In five
(25%) patients reported that they were hospitalized.
Since the 40th 2014 MW were a total of 106 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases in
RKI transmitted. In 32 (30%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized (data
02.12.2014).
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https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberic...15/2014-48.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · December 12, 2014, 05:34 AM

Re: Germany Flu Season 2014-2015 Reports from the Robert Koch Institute

Influenza Weekly Report
Buda S, Schweiger B, Buchholz U, Kopke K, K barge, Haas W
and the AGI Studiengruppe1
Week 49 (29.11. To 12.05.2014)

Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 49th calendar week (CW)
2014 increased slightly compared to the previous week. The values of the Praxisindex were a total of in the field
the background activity.
The National Reference Center (NRC) for influenza were in the 49th KW 2014 in 50 (49%) of 103
submitted Sentinel samples identified respiratory viruses. In two (2%) samples were Influenza viruses,
detected in ten (10%) RS-virus, in 37 (36%) rhinoviruses and two (2%) adenoviruses. an
Patient had a double infection.
After Infection Protection Act (IfSG) were used for the reporting week 49. (MW) in 2014 and 22 so far since
With 40 MW in 2014 were sent to 134 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the RKI
(Data as of 12.09.2014).

Acute respiratory diseases (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 49th KW 2014 compared to
Last week continued to rise slightly. The praxis index was in the 49th KW 2014 still in the background activity.
In the United AGI Region (West) - especially in Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland - and in
AGI Greater Region East has been a slightly increased ARE activity recorded (Table 1; Fig.
Fig. 1).
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Reporting data for the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
So far 22 clinical-laboratory-confirmed influenza cases to the RKI for the 49th MW 2014
Submitted: 13 cases with non subtyped influenza A, a case of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, two cases
not differentiated by influenza A or B, and six cases with influenza B (Tab. 3). At two (9%)
Patients indicated that they were hospitalized.
Since the 40th 2014 MW were a total of 134 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases in
RKI transmitted. In 34 (25%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized (data
09.12.2014).
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https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2014_2015/2014-49.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · December 18, 2014, 07:16 PM

Re: Germany Flu Season 2014-2015 Reports from the Robert Koch Institute

Influenza Weekly Report
Buda S, Schweiger B, Buchholz U, Kopke K, K barge, J?kel S, Haas W
and the AGI Studiengruppe1
Week 50 (12.6. To 12/12/2014)

***The next influenza weekly report with the results from the 51 KW 2014 expected to be published on
December 29, 2014. The AGI and the Robert Koch Institute wish you a Merry Christmas

Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is available nationwide in the 50th calendar week (CW)
2014 remained stable compared to last week. The values of the Praxis index were a total in the field
the background activity.
The National Reference Center (NRC) for influenza were in the 50th KW 2014 in 47 (42%) of 111
submitted Sentinel samples identified respiratory viruses. Into three (3%) samples were Influenza viruses,
in 17 (15%) RS-virus, in 27 (24%) of rhinoviruses, in three (3%) and adenoviruses in an (1%) sample of
human metapneumoviruses detected. Four patients had a double infection.
After Infection Protection Act (IfSG) were used for the reporting week 50. (MW) in 2014 and 52 so far since
With 40 MW in 2014 were sent to 196 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the RKI
(Data as of 12.16.2014).

Acute respiratory diseases (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is available nationwide in the 50th KW 2014 compared to
Previous week remained stable. The praxis index was in the 50th KW 2014 still in the background activity.
In the AGI Greater Region East ARE a slightly increased activity was recorded in the AGIRegion
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern already a moderately elevated ARE activity
...

Financial data for the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
So far have been 52 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the RKI for the 50th MW 2014
Submitted: 33 cases with non subtypisierter influenza A, six cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, four
Cases of influenza A (H3N2), four cases of undifferentiated by influenza A or B and five cases with
Influenza B (Tab. 3). In ten (19%) patients reported that they were hospitalized.
Since the 40th 2014 MW were a total of 196 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases in
RKI transmitted. In 48 (25%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized (data
16.12.2014).
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https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2014_2015/2014-50.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · January 2, 2015, 07:26 AM

Influenza Weekly Report
Buda S, Schweiger B, Buchholz U, Kopke K, K barge, Haas W
and the AGI Studiengruppe1
Week 51 (13.12. To 19.12.2014)

The next influenza weekly report with the results from the weeks 52 2014 and 1 in 2015 appears likely
January 7, 2015. We ask the Working Group on Influenza (WGI) participating sentinel practices
their weekly reports, including holiday messages to continue. The AGI and the Robert
Koch Institute wish a good start in the new year 2015th

Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is the nation into the 51st calendar week (CW) 2014
increased slightly compared to the previous week. The values of the Praxisindex were a total in the field
slightly elevated ARE activity.

The National Reference Center (NRC) for influenza were in the 51 KW 2014 in 58 (55%) of 105
submitted Sentinel samples identified respiratory viruses. In 13 (12%) samples were Influenza viruses,
in 19 (18%) RS-virus, in 26 (25%) of rhinoviruses, in six (6%) and adenoviruses in an (1%) sample of
human metapneumoviruses detected. Seven patients had a double infection.
After Infection Protection Act (IfSG) were used for the reporting week 51. (MW) in 2014 so far 49 and since
With 40 MW in 2014 were sent to 251 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the RKI
(Data as of 12.23.2014).

Acute respiratory diseases (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is the nation after 51 KW in 2014 compared to
Previous week increased slightly. The Praxis index was 51. KW 2014 area slightly elevated AREAktivit?t.
Three of the four AGI major regions (South, Centre (West), East) also recorded
slightly elevated ARE activity (Table 1; Fig. 1.).
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Financial data for the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
So far have been 49 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the RKI for the 51st MW 2014
Submitted: 34 cases with non subtypisierter influenza A, five cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, three
Cases of influenza A (H3N2), two cases of undifferentiated by influenza A or B and five cases
with influenza B (Tab. 3). Eleven (22%) patients reported that they were hospitalized.
Since the 40th 2014 MW were a total of 251 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases in
RKI transmitted. In 61 (24%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized (data
23.12.2014).
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https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2014_2015/2014-51.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · January 8, 2015, 05:02 PM

Influenza Weekly Report
Buda S, Schweiger B, Buchholz U, Kopke K, K barge, Haas W
and the AGI Studiengruppe1
Calendar weeks 52 and 1 (20.12.2014 to 01.02.2015)

Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is the nation of the 51st calendar week (CW)
2014 increased to 1 KW 2015. The values of the Praxisindex were a total in the area slightly
ARE increased activity.
The National Reference Center (NRC) for influenza were from the 52 KW to 2014 KW 1, 2015
identified in 48 (52%) of 92 samples submitted Sentinel respiratory viruses. In 19 samples were
Influenza viruses identified with a positive rate of 26% after 52 KW and 14% in the 1st KW. During the reporting period
were in the 92 samples also 15 (16%) RS-virus, ten (11%) rhinoviruses, two (2%)
Adenoviruses, and four (4%) human metapneumoviruses detected.
After Infection Protection Act (IfSG) were obtained from the 52nd week reporting (MW) from 2014 to 2015 to 1 MW
181 so far and since the 40th 2014 MW were at 524 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases
RKI transmitted (data 06/01/2015).

Acute respiratory diseases (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is available nationwide from 2014 to 51 KW to 1 KW
Rose and 2015 was in the range 1 KW 2015, slightly elevated ARE activity. Two of the four AGIGro?regionen
(South, north (west)) have a moderately elevated ARE activity. In the AGI region
Bavaria has been a significant increase in the ARE activity recorded (Table 1; Fig. 1.).
The Praxis index for 2014 was 52 KW (in contrast to the 2012/13 season) in a significantly lower
Area. This is due to an improved algorithm of the calculation, the now
Considered closing days of the practices in the calculation and the modified especially at end of year
Consultation on patient behavior realistically depicts.
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Reported data for the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
So far been 181 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases for the 52nd MW 2014 and 1 MW in 2015
transmitted to the RKI: 125 cases with non subtyped influenza A, nine cases of influenza
A (H1N1) pdm09, 25 cases of influenza A (H3N2), five cases of undifferentiated by influenza A or B
and 17 cases with influenza B (Tab. 3). In 56 (31%) patients stated that they hospitalized
were.
Since the 40th 2014 MW were a total of 524 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases in
RKI transmitted. In 149 (28%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized (data
06.01.2015).
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https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2014_2015/2015-01.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · January 16, 2015, 06:22 PM

Week 2 (03.01. To 09.01.2015)
Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 2nd calendar week (CW) in 2015
increased slightly compared to the previous week. The values of the Praxis index were a total in the area slightly
ARE increased activity.
The National Reference Center (NRC) for influenza were in the 2nd KW 2015 60 (56%) of 107
submitted Sentinel samples identified respiratory viruses. In 30 (28%) samples were influenza viruses,
in 19 (18%) respiratory syncytial (RS) virus in 13 (12%) and rhinoviruses in two (2%)
Adeno- or human metapneumoviruses (hMPV) detected. Six patients had a double infection.

After Infection Protection Act (IfSG) were for the 2nd week reporting (MW) in 2015 so far 237 and since the
40. MW in 2014 were sent 829 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the RKI
(Data as of 13.01.2015).
The information sent to increasing influenza positive rate in the NRZ and also the significantly increased number of
Influenza disease point to the beginning of the flu outbreak in Germany.

Acute respiratory diseases (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is available nationwide in the 2nd KW 2015 compared to
Previous week increased slightly. The praxis index was in the 2nd KW 2015, and in all four AGI case
regions in the area slightly elevated ARE activity. In the AGI Regions North Rhine Westphalia and
Saxony was a moderately elevated ARE activity recorded (Table 1; Fig. 1.).

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Financial data for the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
So far been 237 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the RKI for the 2nd MW 2014
Submitted: 169 cases with non subtypisierter influenza A, 16 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, 25 cases
with influenza A (H3N2), four cases of undifferentiated by influenza A or B and 23 cases with influenza
B (Tab. 4). In 68 (29%) patients reported that they were hospitalized.
Since 2014, a total of 40 MW 829 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases in
RKI transmitted. Of the 232 (28%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized (data
01.13.2015).
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https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2014_2015/2015-02.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · January 22, 2015, 07:12 AM

Week 3 (10.01. To 16.01.2015)

Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation

The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 3rd calendar week (CW) in 2015
decreased compared to the previous week. The values of the Praxis index were a total in the field of background activity.
The values of the total incidence consultation and in the age groups of
Adults decreased, but increased in the age groups of up to 14 years.
The National Reference Center (NRC) for influenza were in the 3rd KW 2015, 86 (65%) of 132
submitted Sentinel samples identified respiratory viruses. In 57 (43%) samples were Influenza viruses,
in 21 (16%) respiratory syncytial (RS) virus in twelve (9%) rhinoviruses, in two (2%) adenoviruses
and in one (1%) sample human metapneumoviruses (hMPV) were detected.
After Infection Protection Act (IfSG) were for the 3rd week reporting (MW) in 2015 and so far 602 since
With 40 MW in 2014 were sent to 1,520 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the RKI
(Data as of 13.01.2015).
The high influenza-positive rate in the NRZ and also the growing number of influenza transmitted diseases
point to a continued increase in influenza activity, but not in the 3rd KW
has resulted in an increased ARE activity at the population level.

Acute respiratory diseases (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 3rd KW 2015 compared to
Previous week declined. The Praxis index was in the 3rd KW 2015, and in three of the four major regions AGI
in the area of ARE-background activity. In the AGI greater region south of the practice index ranged
slightly elevated ARE activity (Table 1; Fig. 1.).
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Reporting data for the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
So far been 602 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the RKI for the 3rd MW 2014
Submitted: 442 cases with non subtyped influenza A, 37 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, 53 cases
with influenza A (H3N2), 18 cases of undifferentiated by influenza A or B and 52 cases with influenza
B (Tab. 4). In 102 (17%) patients reported that they were hospitalized. in addition to
the reported clinical-laboratory-confirmed cases were clinical epidemiology for the 3rd KW 174
confirmed influenza illness received, of which 138 (79%) in the context of influenza outbreaks.

Since 40 MW 2014, a total of 1,520 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases in
RKI transmitted. In 373 (25%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized (data
01.20.2015).
So far, a clinical laboratory confirmed death of influenza A viruses and two
clinico-epidemiological confirmed deaths to the RKI submitted, the one associated with
Influenza outbreak are in a nursing home.
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https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2014_2015/2015-03.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · January 31, 2015, 07:48 AM

Week 4 (17.01. To 23.01.2015)
Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation

The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 4th calendar week (CW) in 2015
increased compared to the previous week. The values of the Praxisindex were a total in the area slightly
ARE increased activity.

The National Reference Center (NRC) for influenza were in the 4th KW 2015 127 (70%) of 181
submitted Sentinel samples identified respiratory viruses. In 79 (44%) samples were Influenza viruses,
in 33 (18%) respiratory syncytial (RS) virus in 20 (11%) rhinoviruses, human in four (2%) metapneumoviruses
(hMPV) and detected in five (3%) adenoviruses. Five patients had a multiple infection.

After Infection Protection Act (IfSG) were used for the reporting week 4. (MW) in 2015 and since 1213 until now
With 40 MW in 2014 were sent to 2,934 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the RKI
(Data as of 01.27.2015).
Influenza positive rate in the NRZ in conjunction with the increased ARE activity have an increased
Influenza activity out in Germany. The flu season in the 2014/15 season has begun.

Acute respiratory diseases (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 4th KW 2015 compared to
Previous week increased. The praxis index was in the 4th KW 2015, in the area of slightly increased
ARE activity. While in the AGI greater region south of the practice index in the range moderately elevated AREAktivit?t
was, this was in the AGI Great Region (West) in the background activity (Table 1; Fig.
Fig. 1).
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Reporting data for the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
Previously were 1,213 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the RKI for the 4th MW 2014
Submitted: 920 cases with non subtypisierter influenza A, 74 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, 72 cases
with influenza A (H3N2), 46 cases of undifferentiated by influenza A or B and 101 cases with influenza
B (Tab. 4). In 136 (11%) patients reported that they were hospitalized.
Since 2014, a total of 40 MW 2,934 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases in
RKI transmitted. In 547 (19%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized (data
01.27.2015).
So far, a clinical laboratory confirmed death of influenza A viruses and two
clinico-epidemiological confirmed deaths to the RKI submitted, the one associated with
Influenza outbreak are in a nursing home.
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https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2014_2015/2015-04.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · February 6, 2015, 04:58 PM

Week 5 (24.01. To 01.30.2015)
Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation

The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 5th calendar week (CW) in 2015
increased significantly compared to last week. The values of the Praxis index were a total of in the field
significantly elevated ARE activity.
The National Reference Center (NRC) for influenza were on the 5th KW 2015 167 (75%) of 223
submitted Sentinel samples identified respiratory viruses. In 127 (57%) samples were Influenza viruses,
in 24 (11%), respiratory syncytial (RS) virus in 18 (8%) rhinoviruses, in five (2%) human metapneumoviruses
(hMPV) and detected in six (3%) adenoviruses.
After Infection Protection Act (IfSG) were used for the reporting week 5. (MW) in 2015 and since 2420 until now
With 40 MW in 2014 were sent to 5,687 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the RKI
(Data as of 03.02.2015).
The influenza-positive rate in the NRZ and the increased activity of ARE-show, the continued rise in flu activity
in on Germany. According to the definition of the Association of influenza in the
Positive rate is based, this year's flu season began in the 2nd KW 2015th

Acute respiratory diseases (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in 2015 compared to 5 KW
Previous week rose sharply. The praxis index was in the 5th KW 2015, in the area significantly increased
ARE activity. During the practical index in the AGI large regions south and east in the area clearly
elevated ARE activity was to practice index was in the AGI large regions Centre (West) and North
(West) is still within moderately elevated ARE activity (Table 1; Fig. 1.).
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Reporting data for the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)

Previously were 2,420 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the RKI for the 5th MW 2015
Submitted: 1,922 cases with non subtypisierter influenza A, 155 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, 106
Cases of influenza A (H3N2), 74 cases of undifferentiated by influenza A or B and 163 cases with
Influenza B (Tab. 4). In 242 (10%) patients reported that they were hospitalized.
Since 2014, a total of 40 MW 5,687 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases in
RKI transmitted. In 814 (14%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized (data
02.03.2015).
So far, 13 deaths were transmitted with influenza infection at the RKI, including seven cases with
Influenza A, two cases with influenza A (H3N2) and in each case with an influenza A (H1N1) or pdm09
Influenza B. In addition, two clinical-epidemiological confirmed deaths have been disclosed in the
Associated with an influenza outbreak are in a nursing home.
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https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2014_2015/2015-05.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · February 13, 2015, 04:20 PM

Week 6 (31.01. To 06.02.2015)
Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 6th calendar week (CW) in 2015
increased significantly compared to last week. The values of the Praxis index were strong overallin the field
ARE increased activity.

The National Reference Center (NRC) for influenza were in the 6th KW 2015 171 (75%) of 227
submitted Sentinel samples identified respiratory viruses. In 132 (58%) samples were Influenza viruses,
in 25 (11%), respiratory syncytial (RS) virus in 16 (7%) rhinoviruses, in five (2%) and adenoviruses
human into four (2%) metapneumoviruses (hMPV) detected.
After Infection Protection Act (IfSG) were used for the reporting week 6 (MW) in 2015 and since 4563 until now
With 40 MW in 2014 were sent to 10,950 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the RKI
(Data as of 10.02.2015).

The influenza-positive rate in the NRZ and the greatly increased activity ARE exhibit high influenza activity
in on Germany. According to the definition of the Association of influenza in the
Positive rate is based, this year's flu season began in the 2nd KW 2015th

Acute respiratory diseases (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 6th KW 2015 compared to
Last week continued to rise. The praxis index was in the 6th KW 2015, in the area of greatly increased
ARE activity. The practice index was in all four AGI large regions in the field of greatly increased AREAktivit?t
(Tab. 1; Fig. 1).
...
Financial data for the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
Previously were 4,563 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the RKI for 6 MW 2015
Submitted: 3,538 cases with non subtypisierter influenza A, 275 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, 223
Cases of influenza A (H3N2), 202 cases of undifferentiated by influenza A or B and 325 cases with
Influenza B (Tab. 4). In 544 (12%) patients reported that they were hospitalized.
For the 6th KW four outbreaks were each about 30 cases (laboratory diagnostic or epidemiologically
confirmed) received, including two outbreaks in nurseries and two outbreaks in elderly
/ Nursing homes.
Since 2014, a total of 40 MW 10,950 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases in
RKI transmitted. In 1440 (13%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized (data
10.02.2015).
So far, 18 deaths with influenza infection were sent to the RKI, including ten cases with
Influenza A, two cases of influenza A (H3N2), three cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 and one case with
Influenza B. In addition, two clinical-epidemiological confirmed deaths have been disclosed in the
Associated with an influenza outbreak are in a nursing home.
The different distribution of the identified influenza A subtypes in the AGI-Sentinel and the
Reporting data can be, among other things due to the fact that after the 2009 pandemic significantly more PCR for
Established subtyping of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 as for A (H3N2) or integrated into multiplex PCR
were. The distribution of the circulating in the population influenza types and subtypes is in AGISentinel
better represented.
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https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2014_2015/2015-06.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · February 20, 2015, 04:24 PM

Week 7 (07.02. To 02.13.2015)
Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 7th calendar week (CW) in 2015
again increased compared to the previous week. The values of the Praxis index were strong overall in the field
ARE increased activity.

The National Reference Center (NRC) for influenza were in the 7th KW 2015 196 (74%) of 266
submitted Sentinel samples identified respiratory viruses. In 167 (63%) samples were Influenza viruses,
in 19 (7%), respiratory syncytial (RS) virus in eight (3%) rhinoviruses, in six (2%) adenoviruses
and two (1%) human metapneumoviruses (hMPV) detected.
After Infection Protection Act (IfSG) were used for the reporting week 7. (MW) in 2015 and so far 6,251 since
With 40 MW in 2014 were sent to 18,346 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the RKI
(Data as of 02.17.2015).

The influenza-positive rate in the NRZ and the greatly increased activity ARE exhibit high influenza activity
in on Germany. According to the definition of the Association of influenza in the
Positive rate is based, this year's flu season began in the 2nd KW 2015th

Acute respiratory diseases (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is nationwide in the 7th KW 2015 compared to
Last week continued to rise. The praxis index was whole and in all four major regions AGI
in the area of greatly increased ARE activity (Table 1; Fig. 1.).
...
Reporting data for the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
Previously were 6,251 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the RKI for the 7th MW 2015
Submitted: 4,766 cases with non subtypisierter influenza A, 298 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, 252
Cases of influenza A (H3N2), 360 cases of undifferentiated by influenza A or B and 575 cases with
Influenza B (Tab. 4). In 877 (14%) patients reported that they were hospitalized.
For the 7th KW three outbreaks each with at least 20 cases were (laboratory diagnostic or
epidemiologically confirmed) received, including two outbreaks in nurseries and an outbreak in
a retirement / nursing home.
Since 2014, a total of 40 MW 18,346 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases in
RKI transmitted. In 2,485 (14%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized (data
02.17.2015).
So far, 35 deaths were transmitted with influenza infection at the RKI, including 23 cases with
not subtypisierter influenza A, four cases of influenza A (H3N2), four cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09
and one case with influenza B. Three clinical-epidemiological confirmed deaths related
with influenza outbreaks in nursing homes.
The different distribution of the identified influenza A subtypes in the AGI-Sentinel and the
Reporting data can be, among other things due to the fact that after the 2009 pandemic significantly more PCR for
Established subtyping of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 as for A (H3N2) or integrated into multiplex PCR
were. The distribution of the circulating in the population influenza types and subtypes is in AGISentinel
better represented.
...

https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2014_2015/2015-07.pdf

**Ronan Kelly** · February 27, 2015, 03:04 PM

Week 8 (14.02. To 20.02.2015)
Summary evaluation of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is the nation's 8th calendar week (CW) in 2015
again increased compared to the previous week. The values of the Praxis index were strong overall in the field
ARE increased activity.

The National Reference Center (NRC) for influenza were in the 8th KW 2015 204 (79%) of 258
submitted Sentinel samples identified respiratory viruses. In 165 (64%) samples were Influenza viruses,
in 17 (7%), respiratory syncytial (RS) virus in 15 (6%) rhinoviruses, in four (2%) and adenoviruses
human in three (1%) metapneumoviruses (hMPV) detected.
After Infection Protection Act (IfSG) were used for the reporting week 8 (MW) in 2015 and since 7256 until now
With 40 MW in 2014 were sent to 26,886 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the RKI
(Data as of 02.24.2015).

The influenza-positive rate in the NRZ and the greatly increased ARE activity continue to show a high
Influenza activity in Germany. According to the definition of the Association of influenza, which in itself
the positive rate oriented, this year's flu season began in the 2nd KW 2015th

Acute respiratory diseases (ARE)
The activity of acute respiratory illness (ARE) is the nation's 8th KW 2015 compared to
Last week continued to rise. The practice index was whole and in all four major regions AGI
in the area of greatly increased ARE activity (Table 1; Fig. 1.).
...
Reporting data for the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
Previously were 7,256 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases to the RKI for 8 MW 2015
Submitted: 5,338 cases with non subtypisierter influenza A, 372 cases of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, 333
Cases of influenza A (H3N2), 345 cases of undifferentiated by influenza A or B and 868 cases with
Influenza B (Tab. 4). In 1271 (18%) patients reported that they were hospitalized.
Since 2014, a total of 40 MW 26,886 laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza cases in
RKI transmitted. In 2,641 (11%) cases had indicated that they were hospitalized (data
02.24.2015).
So far, 51 deaths with influenza infection were sent to the RKI, including 32 cases with
not subtypisierter influenza A, four cases of influenza A (H3N2), eight cases with influenza
A (H1N1) pdm09, three cases without differentiation by influenza A or B and one case with influenza B.
In addition, three clinical-epidemiological confirmed deaths have been disclosed in connection
associated with influenza outbreaks in nursing homes.
The different distribution of the identified influenza A subtypes in the AGI-Sentinel and the
Reporting data can be, among other things due to the fact that after the 2009 pandemic significantly more PCR for
Established subtyping of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 as for A (H3N2) or integrated into multiplex PCR
were. The distribution of the circulating in the population influenza types and subtypes is in AGISentinel
better represented.
...

https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2014_2015/2015-08.pdf

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