Influenza and ARI activity in Germany 2010 - 2011: weekly reports from the Robert Koch-Institute, 148 confirmed flu fatalities, 6,216 hospitalizations

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Influenza and ARI activity in Germany 2010 - 2011: weekly reports from the Robert Koch-Institute, 61 confirmed flu fatalities

German to English translation
Week 7 (12.02. until 02/18/2011)
Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory disease (ARE) is the nation in the 7th KW compared to last week continued to fall. The practice is located in the index moderately elevated range.
The National Influenza Reference Centre (NRZ) were in the 7th KW 2011, 121(positive rate 51%) of the 237 samples submitted Sentinel influenza viruses found: 77 (64%) influenza A (H1N1) 2009-viruses and 44 (36%) influenza B viruses (data as of 22/02/2011).
The RKI has been since the 40th Reporting week (MW) 2010 Total 23 464 clinical laboratory diagnosis confirmed influenza cases submitted, of which 3428 (15%) hospitalized. Overall, since the 40. MW 84 deaths with influenza infection (including 76 cases of A (H1N1) 2009-subtypisiert) submitted. 63 (95%) of the 66 deceased cases that are known information about the vaccination status, were not againstInfluenza vaccination (data as of 02/22/2011). The downward trend in influenza activity in the 6th KW is also confirmed for the evaluation 7th KW 2011th The peak of flu season seems to have exceeded the proportion of influenza B among circulating influenza viruses is increasing.

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Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
For the 7th Reporting week (MW) 2011, a total of 2118 clinical-laboratory-confirmed influenza cases sent to the RKI: 1,520 influenza A cases (including 1159 influenza A (H1N1) infection in 2009, two influenza A (H3N2) infection and 359 non subtypisierte influenza A infections), 248 not to A and B, differentiated and 359 cases with evidence of influenza B infection. 372 (17%) patients were hospitalized (data as of 02/22/2011).

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Overall, since the 40th MW 2010 23.464 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases to the RKI transmitted, of which 6017 is not subtypisierte influenza A infections, 12 486 influenza A (H1N1) 2009, 22 Influenza A (H3N2), influenza B 2786 and 2153 not by influenza A or B infections differentiated

The median age of all cases is 15 years (data as of 22/02/2011).
In 3428 these cases (15%) indicated that they were hospitalized: 2878 Influenza A cases (Including subtypisiert 2095 as A (H1N1) 2009), 340 influenza B cases and 210 not after influenza A and B, differentiated cases. The median age of the hospitalized cases was 20 years. Influenza disease need not in all cases, the basic instruction.
was for 84 cases indicated that they died after influenza infection, including 76 cases of influenza A (H1N1), 2009, after three non-influenza A or B cases and five cases of differentiated not subtypisierter influenza A. 63 (95%) of the 66 deceased cases for which information on
Vaccination there were not vaccinated against influenza. The median age in the late cases is 52.
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http://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2010_2011/2011-07.pdf

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Influenza and ARI activity in Germany 2010 - 2011: weekly reports from the Robert Koch-Institute, 84 confirmed flu fatalities, 3,428 hospitalizations - median age: 20

German to English translation
Week 8 (19.02. until 25/02/2011)
Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory disease (ARE) is the nation in the 8th KW compared to last weekdropped again. Practice index is nationwide and in the AGI-Large Region (West) East and slightly elevated range. In the AGI large regions south and north (west), it is in the moderately elevated range.
The National Influenza Reference Centre (NRZ) were in the 8th KW 2011, 94 (Positive Rate 52%) of the 182 samples submitted Sentinel detected influenza viruses, of which 44 (47%) influenza A (H1N1) virus in 2009, one (1%) influenza A (H3N2) virus and 49 (52%, 37% previous week) influenza BViren (Data as of 03/01/2011). The proportion of influenza B thus rose to grow. The RKI has been since the 40th Reporting week (MW) 2010 Total 28 472 clinical laboratory diagnosis confirmed influenza cases submitted, of which 4221 (15%) hospitalized. Overall, since the 40. MW 96 deaths with influenza infection, transmitted the virus subtype in 86 identified only A (H1N1) 2009. 74 (95%) of the 78 deceased cases for which information on vaccination there were not vaccinated against influenza (data as of 03/01/2011).

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Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
For the 8th Reporting week (MW) 2011, a total of 2081 clinical-laboratory-confirmed influenza cases sent to the RKI: 1,418 influenza A cases (including 1003 influenza A (H1N1) infection in 2009, two influenza A (H3N2) infection and 413 non subtypisierte influenza A infections), 227 not to A and B, differentiated and 436 cases with evidence of influenza B infection. 311 (15%) patients were hospitalized (data as of 01/03/2011).
Overall, since the 40th MW 2010 28.472 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases to the RKI transmitted, 15% (4221) of which were hospitalized, 0.3% (96) died. About 85% of the transmitted hospitalized cases was A (H1N1) associated 2009-viruses (Fig. 3). None of the deceased cases
Previously, an A (H3N2) or B infection could be detected (data as of 03/01/2011). 71 (95%) the 75 deceased cases that are known information about vaccination status, were not influenza vaccinated.


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http://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2010_2011/2011-08.pdf

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Influenza and ARI activity in Germany 2010 - 2011: weekly reports from the Robert Koch-Institute, 96 confirmed flu fatalities, 4,221 hospitalizations

German to English translation
Week 9 (26.02. until 04/03/2011)
Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory disease (ARE) is the nation in the 9th KW compared to last week dropped again. Practice index was nationwide and in all major regions AGI slightly elevated range.
The National Influenza Reference Centre (NRZ) were in the 9th KW 2011, 83 (Positive Rate 52%) of the 153 samples submitted Sentinel detected influenza viruses, of which 31 (37%) influenza A (H1N1) virus in 2009, one (1%) did not subtypisiertes influenza A virus and 51 (61%) influenza B viruses (Data as of 03/08/2011). The proportion of influenza B thus rose to grow.
The RKI has been since the 40th Reporting week (MW) 2010 Total 31 226 clinical laboratory diagnosis confirmed influenza cases submitted, of which 4660 (15%) hospitalized. Overall, since the 40. MW, 104 deaths with influenza infection, transmitted the virus subtype in 92 identified only A (H1N1) 2009. 77 (94%) of the 82 deceased cases for which information on vaccination there were not vaccinated against influenza (data as of 03/08/2011).


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Reporting data to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
For the 9th Reporting week (MW) of 2011 were a total of 1,147 clinical-laboratory-confirmed influenza cases sent to the RKI: 692 influenza A cases (including 560 influenza A (H1N1) infection in 2009, two Influenza A (H3N2) infection and 130 non subtypisierte influenza A infections), 154 to A or not Differentiated B and 301 cases with evidence of influenza B infection. 176 (15%) patients were hospitalized (Data as of 03/08/2011).
Overall, since the 40th MW 2010 31.226 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases to the RKI transmitted, 15% (4660) of which were hospitalized, 0.3% (104) died. About 84% of the transmitted hospitalized cases was A (H1N1) associated 2009-viruses (Fig. 3). In 92 cases the deceased was Influenza A (H1N1) infection are shown in a one influenza B and none a Influenza A (H3N2) infection. Another 8 cases were in an influenza A infection (without subtyping), three cases was not a type (A or B). Seventy-seven (94%) of the 82 deceased cases exist for which information on vaccination status, were not vaccinated against influenza (data 08/03/2011).


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http://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2010_2011/2011-09.pdf

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Influenza and ARI activity in Germany 2010 - 2011: weekly reports from the Robert Koch-Institute, 104 confirmed flu fatalities, 4,660 hospitalizations

German to English translation
Week 10 (05.03. until 03/11/2011)

Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation

The activity of acute respiratory disease (ARE) is the nation in the 10th KW compared to last week increased slightly. Practice index was nationwide and in the major regions of South and AGI Centre (West) in the slightly elevated range. In the AGI large regions north (west) and east it was in the moderately elevated range.
The National Influenza Reference Centre (NRZ) were in the 10th KW 2011, 64 (Positive Rate 50%) of the 126 samples submitted Sentinel detected influenza viruses, of which 24 (37%) influenza A (H1N1) virus in 2009 and 40 (63%) influenza B viruses (data as of 03/15/2011). The proportion of influenza B continued to increase.
The RKI has been since the 40th Reporting week (MW) 2010 Total 33 793 clinical laboratory diagnosis confirmed influenza cases submitted, of which 5080 (15%) hospitalized. Overall, since the 40. MW, 119 deaths with influenza infection transmitted, including 102 cases with A (H1N1) infection in 2009. 89 (93%) of the 96 deceased cases that are known information about the vaccination status were not vaccinated against influenza (data as of 15/03/2011).

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http://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2010_2011/2011-10.pdf

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Influenza and ARI activity in Germany 2010 - 2011: weekly reports from the Robert Koch-Institute, 119 confirmed flu fatalities, 5,080 hospitalizations

German to English translation
Week 11 (12.03. until 03/18/2011)
Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory disease (ARE) is the nation in the 11th KW compared to last week decreased. Practice index was nationwide and in the AGI-large regions east and north (West) in the slightly elevated range. In the middle of AGI major regions (west) and south it was in the range the background activity.
The National Influenza Reference Centre (NRZ) were in the 11th KW 2011, 7 (Positive Rate 61%) of the 116 samples submitted Sentinel detected influenza viruses, of which 16 (23%) influenza A (H1N1) virus in 2009 and 55 (77%) influenza B viruses (data as of 03/22/2011).
The RKI has been since the 40th Reporting week (MW) 2010 Total 36 235 clinical laboratory diagnosis confirmed influenza cases submitted, of which 5470 (15%) hospitalized. Overall, since the 40. MW, 128 deaths with influenza infection transmitted, including 112 cases of A (H1N1) infection in 2009. 95 (92%) of the 103 deceased cases that are known information about the vaccination status were not vaccinated against influenza (data as of 03/22/2011).

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http://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2010_2011/2011-11.pdf

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Influenza and ARI activity in Germany 2010 - 2011: weekly reports from the Robert Koch-Institute, 128 confirmed flu fatalities, 5,470 hospitalizations

German to English translation
Week 12 (19.03. until 03/25/2011)
Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory disease (ARE) is the nation in the 12th KW compared to last week decreased. Practice index was nationwide and in the AGI-large regions South, Middle (West) and North (West) in the background activity. In the United AGI-East region, he was in the slightly elevated range.
The National Influenza Reference Centre (NRZ) were in the 12th KW 2011, 42 (Positive Rate 46%) of the 92 submitted samples detected sentinel influenza viruses, of which 12 (29%) influenza A (H1N1) virus in 2009 and 30 (71%) influenza B viruses (data as of 03/29/2011).
The RKI has been since the 40th Reporting week (MW) 2010 Total 38 275 clinical laboratory diagnosis confirmed influenza cases submitted, of which 5791 (15%) hospitalized. Overall, since the 40. MW, 133 deaths with influenza infection transmitted, including 126 cases with A (H1N1) infection in 2009. 98 (92%) of the 106 deceased cases that are known information about the vaccination status were not vaccinated against influenza (data as of 29/03/2011).

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http://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2010_2011/2011-12.pdf

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Influenza and ARI activity in Germany 2010 - 2011: weekly reports from the Robert Koch-Institute, 133 confirmed flu fatalities, 5,791 hospitalizations

German to English translation
Week 13 (26.03. until 01/04/2011)
Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory disease (ARE) is the nation in the 13th KW compared to last week decreased. Practice index was in the 13th KW 2011 nationwide and in all regions in AGI the background activity.
The National Influenza Reference Centre (NRZ) were in the 13th KW 2011, 25 (Positive Rate 43%) of the 58 submitted samples detected sentinel influenza viruses, of which 4 (16%) influenza A (H1N1) virus in 2009 and 21 (84%) influenza B viruses (data as of 04/05/2011).
The RKI has been since the 40th Reporting week (MW) 2010 Total 39 498 clinical laboratory diagnosis confirmed influenza cases submitted, of which 6015 (15%) hospitalized. Overall, since the 40. MW, 142 deaths with influenza infection transmitted, including 121 cases of A (H1N1) infection in 2009. 105 (92%) of the 114 deceased cases that are known information about the vaccination status were not vaccinated against influenza (data as of 04/05/2011).
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http://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2010_2011/2011-13.pdf

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Influenza and ARI activity in Germany 2010 - 2011: weekly reports from the Robert Koch-Institute, 142 confirmed flu fatalities, 6,015 hospitalizations

German to English translation
Week 14 (02.04. until 04/08/2011)
Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation
The activity of acute respiratory disease (ARE) is the nation in the 14th KW compared to last week decreased. Practice index was in the 14th KW 2011 nationwide and in all regions in AGI the background activity.
The National Influenza Reference Centre (NRZ) were in the 14th KW 2011, 17 (Positive Rate 45%) detected the 38 samples submitted Sentinel influenza viruses: one (6%), influenza A (H1N1) 2009 virus and 16 (94%) influenza B viruses (data as of 12/04/2011).
The RKI has been since the 40th Reporting week (MW) 2010 Total 40 220 clinical laboratory diagnosis confirmed influenza cases submitted, of which 6130 (15%) hospitalized. Overall, since the 40. MW, 146 deaths with influenza infection transmitted, including 124 cases of A (H1N1) infection in 2009.
109 (92%) of the 118 deceased cases that are known information about the vaccination status were not vaccinated against influenza (data as of 12/04/2011).

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http://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2010_2011/2011-14.pdf

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Influenza and ARI activity in Germany 2010 - 2011: weekly reports from the Robert Koch-Institute, 146 confirmed flu fatalities, 6,130 hospitalizations

German to English translation
Week 15 (09.04. until 15/04/2011)
Summary assessment of the epidemiological situation
With the influenza-weekly report for the 15th KW end the winter season and thus the weekly reporting cycle.
The incoming data from week 16 to week and continue to analyze the results
in the diagrams on the web updated, the reporting is up to the 39th KW per month.
The activity of acute respiratory disease (ARE) is the nation's 15th-KW compared to last week decreased slightly. Practice index was in the 15th KW 2011 nationwide and in all regions in the AGI- Range of background activity.
The National Influenza Reference Centre (NRZ) were in the 15th KW 2011 in four (positive rate 19%) detected the 21 samples submitted Sentinel influenza viruses. It was here at four Influenza B viruses (data as of 19/04/2011).
The RKI has been since the 40th Reporting week (MW) 2010 Total 40 548 clinical laboratory diagnosis confirmed influenza cases submitted, of which 6216 (15%) hospitalized. Overall, since the 40. MW, 148 deaths with influenza infection transmitted, including 139 cases of A (H1N1) infection in 2009. 110 (92%) of the 120 deceased cases that are known information about the vaccination status were not vaccinated against influenza (data as of 19/04/2011).

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http://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte/2010_2011/2011-15.pdf