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    EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin Week 17 : 26/04/2010-02/05/2010 - 07 May 2010, Issue N? 357 (Extract, edited)

    [Source: EuroFlu.org, <cite cite="http://www.euroflu.org/cgi-files/bulletin_v2.cgi">EuroFlu - Bulletin Review</cite>. Extract, edited.]

    EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin Week 17 : 26/04/2010-02/05/2010 - 07 May 2010, Issue N? 357

    Influenza activity in Europe approaching out-of-season levels
    • This report is based on data received from 39 of the 53 Member States in the WHO European Region.
    • Most countries reported a low intensity of influenza activity.
    • 3.8% of specimens collected from sentinel sources tested positive for influenza.
    • A total of 4862 deaths associated with laboratory-confirmed pandemic A(H1N1) 2009 has been reported in the Region since April 2009.


    Current situation: week 17/2010

    Clinical consultation rates for influenza-like illness (ILI) and acute respiratory infection (ARI) remain at low levels throughout the Region. Most countries (N = 31) did not report a dominant virus, indicating limited influenza activity overall.


    Virological update: week 17/2010

    Sentinel physicians collected 263 respiratory specimens, of which 10 (3.8%) tested positive for influenza virus; 3 were unsubtyped influenza A and 7 were influenza B. Specimens from non-sentinel sources yielded 155 influenza detections: 21 type A (2 pandemic A(H1), 6 A(H3), 3 A(H1) and 10 A unsubtyped) and 134 influenza B.

    From week 40/2009 to week 17/2010, 166 169 influenza virus detections have been reported: 164 317 were influenza A (98.9%) and 1852 (1.1%) were influenza B. Of the influenza A viruses, 150 267 (91.4%) were subtyped, with 148 521 being pandemic A(H1), 1086 A(H1), and 660 A(H3).

    Based on the reported antigenic characterization of 3436 influenza viruses from week 40/2009 to week 17/2010, 3392 were A(H1) pandemic A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like; 2 were A(H1) A/Brisbane/59/2007 (H1N1)-like; 8 were A(H3) A/ Brisbane/10/2007 (H3N2)-like; 17 were A(H3) A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2)-like; 5 were B/Florida/4/2006-like (B/Yamagata/16/88 lineage) and 12 were B/Brisbane/60/2008-like (B/Victoria/2/87 lineage).

    Genetic characterizations have been reported for 1262 isolates: 1223 belonged to the A/California/7/2009 A(H1N1) pandemic group; 1 belonged to the A/Brisbane/10/2007 (H3N2) group; 13 to the A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2) group; 5 to the A/Victoria/208/2009 (H3N2) group; 2 to the B/Bangladesh/3333/2007 (Yamagata) and 18 to the B/England/393/2008 (Victoria) lineages.


    Comment

    Influenza activity is at a low level throughout the European Region. The current influenza positivity rate for the Region is low (3.8%), and in week 17/2010 the number of sentinel and non-sentinel influenza B detections (141, 85.5%) exceeded that of influenza A (24, 14.5%). The viruses characterized to date are similar to those recommended as components of influenza vaccines for use in the 2010?2011 northern hemisphere influenza season.


    Further information

    The EuroFlu bulletin describes and comments on influenza activity in the 53 countries in the WHO European Region. Further information can be obtained from the WHO/Europe and WHO headquarters web sites.

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    EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 18 : 03/05/2010-09/05/2010 - 14 May 2010, Issue N? 358 (Extract, edited)

    EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 18 : 03/05/2010-09/05/2010 - 14 May 2010, Issue N? 358 (Extract, edited)

    [Source: EuroFlu.org, <cite cite="http://www.euroflu.org/cgi-files/bulletin_v2.cgi">EuroFlu - Bulletin Review</cite>. Extract, edited.]

    EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 18 : 03/05/2010-09/05/2010 - 14 May 2010, Issue N? 358

    Influenza activity in Europe at out-of-season levels
    • This report is based on data received from 37 of the 53 Member States in the WHO European Region.
    • Most countries reported low intensity of influenza activity.
    • 2.4% of specimens collected from sentinel sources tested positive for influenza.
    • A total of 4875 deaths associated with laboratory-confirmed pandemic A(H1N1) 2009 has been reported in the Region since April 2009.


    Current situation: week 18/2010

    Clinical consultation rates for influenza-like illness (ILI) and acute respiratory infection (ARI) remain at low levels throughout the Region. Most countries (N = 25) did not report a dominant virus, indicating limited influenza activity overall.


    Virological update: week 18/2010

    Sentinel physicians collected 209 respiratory specimens, of which 5 (2.4%) tested positive for influenza virus; 2 were pandemic A(H1), 1 was unsubtyped influenza A and 2 were influenza B. Specimens from non-sentinel sources yielded 96 influenza detections:14 type A (5 pandemic A(H1), 5 A(H1) and 4 A unsubtyped) and 82 influenza B.

    From week 40/2009 to week 18/2010, 166 284 influenza virus detections have been reported: 164 335 were influenza A (98.8%) and 1 949 (1.2%) were influenza B. Of the influenza A viruses, 150 278 (91.4%) were subtyped, with 148 527 being pandemic A(H1), 1 091 A(H1), and 660 A(H3).

    Based on the reported antigenic characterization of 3439 influenza viruses from week 40/2009 to week 18/2010, 3391 were A(H1) pandemic A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like; 2 were A(H1) A/Brisbane/59/2007 (H1N1)-like; 8 were A(H3) A/ Brisbane/10/2007 (H3N2)-like; 19 were A(H3) A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2)-like; 5 were B/Florida/4/2006-like (B/Yamagata/16/88 lineage) and 14 were B/Brisbane/60/2008-like (B/Victoria/2/87 lineage).

    Genetic characterizations have been reported for 1267 isolates: 1228 belonged to the A/California/7/2009 A(H1N1) pandemic group; 1 belonged to the A/Brisbane/10/2007 (H3N2) group; 13 to the A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2) group; 5 to the A/Victoria/208/2009 (H3N2) group; 2 to the B/Bangladesh/3333/2007 (Yamagata) and 18 to the B/England/393/2008 (Victoria) lineages.


    Comment

    Influenza activity is at low levels throughout the European Region. The current influenza positivity rate for the Region is low (2.4%), and in week 18/2010 the number of sentinel and non-sentinel influenza B detections (84, 83%) exceeded that of influenza A (17, 17%). The viruses characterized to date are similar to those recommended as components of influenza vaccines for use in the 2010?2011 northern hemisphere influenza season.


    Further information

    The EuroFlu bulletin describes and comments on influenza activity in the 53 countries in the WHO European Region. Further information can be obtained from the WHO/Europe and WHO headquarters web sites.

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      EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 19 : 10/05/2010-16/05/2010 - 21 May 2010, Issue N? 359 (Extract, edited)

      EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 19 : 10/05/2010-16/05/2010 - 21 May 2010, Issue N? 359 (Extract, edited)

      [Source: EuroFlu.org, <cite cite="http://www.euroflu.org/cgi-files/bulletin_v2.cgi">EuroFlu - Bulletin Review</cite>. Extract, edited.]

      EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 19 : 10/05/2010-16/05/2010 - 21 May 2010, Issue N? 359

      Influenza activity in Europe at out-of-season levels
      • This report is based on data received from 41 of the 53 Member States in the WHO European Region.
      • All countries reported low intensity of influenza activity.
      • 3.1% of specimens collected from sentinel sources tested positive for influenza.
      • A total of 4879 deaths associated with laboratory-confirmed pandemic A(H1N1) 2009 has been reported in the Region since April 2009.


      Current situation: week 19/2010

      Clinical consultation rates for influenza-like illness (ILI) and acute respiratory infection (ARI) remain at low levels throughout the Region. Most countries (N = 33) did not report a dominant virus, indicating limited influenza activity overall.


      Virological update: week 19/2010

      Sentinel physicians collected 227 respiratory specimens, of which 7 (3.1%) tested positive for influenza virus; 4 were pandemic A(H1), 1 was unsubtyped influenza A and 2 were influenza B. Specimens from non-sentinel sources yielded 112 influenza detections: 18 type A (2 pandemic A(H1), 4 A(H1), 1 A(H3) and 11 A unsubtyped) and 94 influenza B.

      From week 40/2009 to week 19/2010, 166 516 influenza virus detections have been reported: 164 456 were influenza A (98.8%) and 2060 (1.2%) were influenza B. Of the influenza A viruses, 150 385 (91.4%) were subtyped, with 148 611 being pandemic A(H1), 1105 A(H1), and 669 A(H3).

      Based on the reported antigenic characterization of 3988 influenza viruses from week 40/2009 to week 19/2010, 3927 were A(H1) pandemic A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like; 2 were A(H1) A/Brisbane/59/2007 (H1N1)-like; 8 were A(H3) A/ Brisbane/10/2007 (H3N2)-like; 19 were A(H3) A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2)-like; 6 were B/Florida/4/2006-like (B/Yamagata/16/88 lineage) and 26 were B/Brisbane/60/2008-like (B/Victoria/2/87 lineage).

      Genetic characterizations have been reported for 1284 isolates: 1245 belonged to the A/California/7/2009 A(H1N1) pandemic group; 1 belonged to the A/Brisbane/10/2007 (H3N2) group; 13 to the A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2) group; 5 to the A/Victoria/208/2009 (H3N2) group; 2 to the B/Bangladesh/3333/2007 (Yamagata) and 18 to the B/England/393/2008 (Victoria) lineages.


      Comment

      Influenza activity is at low levels throughout the European Region. The current influenza positivity rate for the Region is low (3.1%) and, while the total number of influenza detections was low in week 19/2010, the number of sentinel and non-sentinel influenza B detections (96, 80.7%) exceeded that of influenza A (23, 19.3%). The viruses characterized to date are similar to those recommended as components of influenza vaccines for use in the 2010?2011 northern hemisphere influenza season.


      Further information

      The EuroFlu bulletin describes and comments on influenza activity in the 53 countries in the WHO European Region. Further information can be obtained from the WHO/Europe and WHO headquarters web sites.

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        EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 20 : 17/05/2010-23/05/2010 - 28 May 2010, Issue N? 360 (Extract, edited): One new H1N1pdm fatal case, 4880 total

        EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 20 : 17/05/2010-23/05/2010 - 28 May 2010, Issue N? 360 (Extract, edited)

        [Source: EuroFlu.org, <cite cite="http://www.euroflu.org/cgi-files/bulletin_v2.cgi">EuroFlu - Bulletin Review</cite>. Extract, edited.]

        EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 20 : 17/05/2010-23/05/2010 - 28 May 2010, Issue N? 360

        Influenza activity in Europe at out-of-season levels
        • This report is based on data received from 44 of the 53 Member States in the WHO European Region.
        • All countries reported low intensity of influenza activity.
        • 4.5% of specimens collected from sentinel sources tested positive for influenza.
        • One death associated with laboratory-confirmed pandemic A(H1N1) 2009 has been reported in week 20/2010, taking the total to 4880 such deaths reported in the Region since April 2009.


        Current situation: week 20/2010

        Clinical consultation rates for influenza-like illness (ILI) and acute respiratory infection (ARI) have reached low levels throughout the Region. Most countries (N = 37) did not report a dominant virus, indicating limited influenza activity overall.


        Virological update: week 20/2010

        Sentinel physicians collected 201 respiratory specimens, of which 9 (4.5%) tested positive for influenza virus; 1 was unsubtyped influenza A and 8 were influenza B. Specimens from non-sentinel sources yielded 71 influenza detections: 10 type A (3 pandemic A(H1), 4 A(H1), 2 A(H3) and 1 A unsubtyped) and 61 influenza B.

        From week 40/2009 to week 20/2010, 166 744 influenza virus detections have been reported: 164 607 were influenza A (98.7%) and 2137 (1.3%) were influenza B. Of the influenza A viruses, 150 536 (91.5%) were subtyped, with 148 756 being pandemic A(H1), 1109 A(H1), and 671 A(H3).

        Based on the reported antigenic characterization of 4065 influenza viruses from week 40/2009 to week 20/2010, 3937 were A(H1) pandemic A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like; 1 was A(H1) A/Brisbane/59/2007 (H1N1)-like; 8 were A(H3) A/Brisbane/10/2007 (H3N2)-like; 19 were A(H3) A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2)-like; 6 were B/Florida/4/2006-like (B/Yamagata/16/88 lineage) and 94 were B/Brisbane/60/2008-like (B/Victoria/2/87 lineage).

        Genetic characterizations have been reported for 1387 isolates: 1345 belonged to the A/California/7/2009 A(H1N1) pandemic group; 1 belonged to the A/Brisbane/10/2007 (H3N2) group; 13 to the A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2) group; 7 to the A/Victoria/208/2009 (H3N2) group; 2 to the B/Bangladesh/3333/2007 (Yamagata) and 19 to the B/England/393/2008 (Victoria) lineages.


        Comment

        Influenza activity is at out-of-season levels throughout the European Region. The current influenza positivity rate for the Region is low at 4.5%. Influenza detections that were reported in week 20/2010 were mainly from non-sentinel sources. Of the 80 influenza detections this week, most (86%) were influenza B. The viruses characterized to date are similar to those recommended as components of influenza vaccines for use in the 2010?2011 northern hemisphere influenza season.


        Further information

        The EuroFlu bulletin describes and comments on influenza activity in the 53 countries in the WHO European Region. Further information can be obtained from the WHO/Europe and WHO headquarters web sites.

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          EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 21 : 24/05/2010-30/05/2010 - 04 June 2010, Issue N? 361 (Extract, edited)

          EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 21 : 24/05/2010-30/05/2010 - 04 June 2010, Issue N? 361 (Extract, edited)

          [Source: EuroFlu.org, <cite cite="http://www.euroflu.org/cgi-files/bulletin_v2.cgi">EuroFlu - Bulletin Review</cite>. Extract, edited.]

          EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 21 : 24/05/2010-30/05/2010 - 04 June 2010, Issue N? 361

          Influenza activity in Europe is at out-of-season levels
          • This report is based on data received from 35 of the 53 Member States in the WHO European Region.
          • All countries reported low intensity of influenza activity.
          • 2.4 % of specimens collected from sentinel sources tested positive for influenza.
          • A total of 4880 deaths associated with laboratory-confirmed pandemic A(H1N1) 2009 has been reported in the Region since April 2009. No such deaths were reported in week 21/2010.


          Current situation: week 21/2010

          Clinical consultation rates for influenza-like illness (ILI) and acute respiratory infection (ARI) have reached low levels throughout the Region. Only one country reported a dominant virus, indicating limited influenza activity in the Region.


          Virological update: week 21/2010

          Sentinel physicians collected 127 respiratory specimens, of which 3 (2.4%) tested positive for influenza virus; 1 was pandemic A(H1N1), 1 was unsubtyped influenza A, 1, and 1 was influenza B. Specimens from non-sentinel sources yielded 32 influenza detections: 5 type A (4 pandemic A(H1), and 1 A unsubtyped) and 27 influenza B.

          From week 40/2009 to week 21/2010, 166 783 influenza virus detections were reported: 164 615 were influenza A (98.7%) and 2168 (1.3%) were influenza B. Of the influenza A viruses, 150 542 (91.5%) were subtyped, with 148 761 being pandemic A(H1), 1109 A(H1), and 672 A(H3).

          Based on the reported antigenic characterization of 3984 influenza viruses from week 40/2009 to week 21/2010, 3859 were A(H1) pandemic A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like; 1 was A(H1) A/Brisbane/59/2007 (H1N1)-like; 3 were A(H3) A/Brisbane/10/2007 (H3N2)-like; 19 were A(H3) A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2)-like; 6 were B/Florida/4/2006-like (B/Yamagata/16/88 lineage) and 96 were B/Brisbane/60/2008-like (B/Victoria/2/87 lineage).

          Genetic characterizations have been reported for 915 isolates: 873 belonged to the A/California/7/2009 A(H1N1) pandemic group; 1 belonged to the A/Brisbane/10/2007 (H3N2) group; 13 to the A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2) group; 7 to the A/Victoria/208/2009 (H3N2) group; 2 to the B/Bangladesh/3333/2007 (Yamagata) and 19 to the B/England/393/2008 (Victoria) lineages.


          Comment

          Influenza activity is at out-of-season levels throughout the European Region. The current influenza positivity rate for the Region is low (2.4%). Most of the influenza detections (32: 91%) reported in week 21/2010 were from non-sentinel sources, and 28 (80%) were influenza B. The viruses characterized to date are similar to those recommended as components of influenza vaccines for use in the 2010?2011 northern hemisphere influenza season.


          Further information

          The EuroFlu bulletin describes and comments on influenza activity in the 53 countries in the WHO European Region. Further information can be obtained from the WHO/Europe and WHO headquarters web sites.

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            EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 23 : 07/06/2010-13/06/2010 - 18 June 2010, Issue N? 362 (Extract, edited): flu activity in Europe i at out-of-season levels

            EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 23 : 07/06/2010-13/06/2010 - 18 June 2010, Issue N? 362 (Extract, edited)

            [Source: EuroFlu.org, <cite cite="http://www.euroflu.org/cgi-files/bulletin_v2.cgi">EuroFlu - Bulletin Review</cite>. Extract, edited.]

            EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 23 : 07/06/2010-13/06/2010 - 18 June 2010, Issue N? 362

            Influenza activity in Europe is at out-of-season levels

            During weeks 22?39/2010, the EuroFlu bulletin will be published biweekly and will report available data.
            • This is the first summer report, based on data reported in week 23/2010 by 34 Member States in the WHO European Region.
            • 3 out of 112 of specimens collected from sentinel sources tested positive for influenza, with 1 of these positive for pandemic A(H1).


            Current situation: week 23/2010

            Clinical consultation rates for influenza-like illness (ILI) and acute respiratory infection (ARI) have reached low levels throughout the Region. 24 countries reported assessments of influenza activity based on qualitative indicators: all reported low intensity of influenza activity, with 8 reporting sporadic activity.


            Virological update: week 23/2010

            Sentinel physicians collected 112 respiratory specimens, of which 3 (2.7%) tested positive for influenza virus; 1 was pandemic A(H1) and 2 were influenza B. Specimens from non-sentinel sources yielded 26 influenza detections: 8 type A (5 pandemic A(H1), and 3 A unsubtyped) and 18 influenza B.


            Cumulative virological data: from week 22/2010

            From week 22/2010 to week 23/2010, 75 influenza virus detections were reported: 19 were influenza A (25.3%) and 56 (74.7%) were influenza B. Of the influenza A viruses, 12 (63.2%) were subtyped, with 7 being pandemic A(H1) and 5 A(H1).


            Comment

            Influenza activity is at out-of-season levels throughout the European Region. The current influenza positivity rate for the Region is low (2.7%) and, while the total number of influenza detections was low in week 23/2010, the number of sentinel and non-sentinel influenza B detections (20: 69.0%) exceeded that of influenza A (9: 31.1%). The viruses characterized to date are similar to those recommended as components of influenza vaccines for use in the 2010?2011 northern hemisphere influenza season.


            Further information

            The EuroFlu bulletin describes and comments on influenza activity in the 53 countries in the WHO European Region. Further information can be obtained from the WHO/Europe and WHO headquarters web sites.

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              EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 25 : 21/06/2010-27/06/2010 - 02 July 2010, Issue N? 363: No recognizable influenza activity in European Region

              EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 25 : 21/06/2010-27/06/2010 - 02 July 2010, Issue N? 363 (Extracts, edited)

              [Source: EuroFlu.org, <cite cite="http://www.euroflu.org/cgi-files/bulletin_v2.cgi">EuroFlu - Bulletin Review</cite>. Extracts, edited.]

              EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 25 : 21/06/2010-27/06/2010 - 02 July 2010, Issue N? 363

              Almost no virologically confirmed influenza activity in the WHO European Region

              During weeks 22?39/2010, the EuroFlu bulletin will be published biweekly and report available data.
              • This report is based on data reported in week 25/2010 by 36 Member States in the WHO European Region.
              • None of 123 specimens collected from sentinel sources tested positive for influenza.


              Current situation: week 25/2010

              Clinical consultation rates for influenza-like illness (ILI) and acute respiratory infection (ARI) have reached low levels throughout the Region. 31 countries reported low levels of clinical incidence and, since there were no confirmed cases from sentinel sources, it can be concluded that there is no recognizable influenza activity.


              Virological update: week 25/2010

              Sentinel physicians collected 123 respiratory specimens, none of which tested positive for influenza virus. Specimens from non-sentinel sources yielded 20 influenza detections: 4 type A (3 pandemic A(H1), and 1 A unsubtyped) and 16 influenza B.


              Cumulative virological data from week 22/2010

              From week 22/2010 to week 25/2010, 95 influenza virus detections were reported: 23 were influenza A (24.0%) and 72 (76.0%) were influenza B. Of the influenza A viruses, 15 (65.2%) were subtyped, with 9 being pandemic A(H1) and 6 A(H1).


              Comment

              Influenza activity is at very low levels throughout the European Region. Virological surveillance at sentinel sites yielded no influenza-positive specimens. In week 25, the number of non-sentinel influenza B detections (16: 80.0%) exceeded that of influenza A (4: 20.0%). The viruses characterized to date are similar to those recommended as components of influenza vaccines for use in the 2010?2011 northern hemisphere influenza season.


              Further information

              The EuroFlu bulletin describes and comments on influenza activity in the 53 countries in the WHO European Region. Further information can be obtained from the WHO/Europe and WHO headquarters web sites.

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                EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 27 : 05/07/2010-11/07/2010 - 16 July 2010, Issue N? 364

                EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 27 : 05/07/2010-11/07/2010 - 16 July 2010, Issue N? 364 (Extracts, edited)

                [Source: EuroFlu.org, full page <cite cite="http://www.euroflu.org/cgi-files/bulletin_v2.cgi">EuroFlu - Bulletin Review</cite>. 7/16/10, extracts, edited.]

                [Note from the Mod.(IOH): Ukraine didn't report this week data about ILI and ARI activity.]

                EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 27 : 05/07/2010-11/07/2010 - 16 July 2010, Issue N? 364

                Very little influenza activity in the WHO European Region

                During weeks 22?39/2010, the EuroFlu bulletin will be published biweekly, and report available data.
                • This issue is based on data reported in week 27/2010 by 26 Member States in the WHO European Region.
                • It also includes information on current influenza activity in the temperate regions of the southern hemisphere.
                • In the WHO European Region, 1 out of 24 of specimens collected from sentinel sources tested positive for influenza.


                Current situation: week 27/2010

                Clinical consultation rates for influenza-like illness (ILI) and acute respiratory infection (ARI) have reached low levels throughout the WHO European Region. 28 countries reported low levels of clinical incidence. There was only one virologically confirmed influenza case from sentinel sources and there is no significant influenza activity in the Region.


                Virological update: week 27/2010

                Sentinel physicians collected 24 respiratory specimens, of which 1 (4.2%) tested positive for influenza virus B. Specimens from non-sentinel sources yielded 3 detections of influenza A unsubtyped viruses.


                Cumulative virological data from week 22/2010

                From week 22/2010 to week 27/2010, 99 influenza virus detections were reported: 26 were influenza A (26.3%) and 73 (73.7%) were influenza B. Of the influenza A viruses, 15 (57.7%) were subtyped, with 9 being pandemic A(H1) and 6 seasonal A(H1).


                Comment

                Influenza activity is at very low levels throughout the European Region. Virological surveillance at sentinel sites yielded only one influenza-positive specimen. The viruses characterized to date are similar to those recommended as components of influenza vaccines for use in the 2010?2011 northern hemisphere influenza season.


                Influenza activity in the temperate regions of the southern hemisphere

                Monitoring influenza virus circulation in the temperate regions of the southern hemisphere, where it is currently winter, can inform planning in advance of the influenza season in the northern hemisphere. The following section provides a brief update of the current situation in the southern hemisphere where detections of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza, influenza A(H3N2) and influenza B are being reported amid the circulation of other respiratory viruses.
                • Australia, as of 15 July 2010
                  • ILI presentations in Western Australia have increased gradually over the past three weeks. Of nine influenza viruses detected from sentinel and non-sentinel surveillance systems eight were identified as pandemic (H1N1) 2009 viruses and one as an influenza A(H3N2) virus. Click here for further information.
                  • In the State of Victoria most viruses detected through routine testing this week were picornavirus and respiratory syncytial viruses (RSV), with one pandemic (H1N1) 2009. Of the 17 influenza viruses detected so far this year, 9 have been pandemic (H1N1) 2009, 3 have been influenza A(H3N2) and 5 have been untyped (not pandemic (H1N1) 2009). Click here for further information.
                • South America, as of 12 July 2010
                  • In South America, a low-to-moderate intensity of acute respiratory disease activity is being reported. In Argentina and Chile there is a strong predominance of RSV, although influenza A (seasonal A(H3) and pandemic A(H1)) and B viruses are being detected. Of the few influenza viruses detected, most are influenza type B in Argentina and pandemic (H1N1) 2009 in Paraguay, Colombia and Chile. Click here for further information.
                • South Africa, as of 13 July 2010
                  • Of 801 ILI specimens collected from sentinel providers in South Africa, 78 have tested positive for influenza B viruses, 55 for influenza A(H3N2) viruses and 7 for pandemic (H1N1) 2009 viruses. Among 2263 hospitalized SARI cases, 32 have tested positive for influenza B and 15 for influenza A (H3N2). Click here for further information.


                Further information

                The EuroFlu bulletin describes and comments on influenza activity in the 53 countries in the WHO European Region. Further information can be obtained from the WHO/Europe and WHO headquarters web sites. In addition, the bulletin will continue to provide updates on other regions, as the situation evolves during the winter influenza season in the southern hemisphere.

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                  EuroFlu.org, Influenza-like Illness Impact on Health Care system, Snapshot for July 26 2010

                  July 26 2010 EuroFlu.org snapshot for Influenza-like Illness Impact on Health Care System in European Region.

                  Main Page: http://www.euroflu.org/html/maps.html

                  To note the ILI Impact for the Israel (low).

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                  • #10
                    EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 29 : 19/07/2010-25/07/2010 - 30 July 2010, Issue N? 365 (Extracts, edited)

                    EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 29 : 19/07/2010-25/07/2010 - 30 July 2010, Issue N? 365 (Extracts, edited)

                    [Source: EuroFlu.org, <cite cite="http://www.euroflu.org/cgi-files/bulletin_v2.cgi">EuroFlu - Bulletin Review</cite>. Extracts, edited.]

                    EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 29 : 19/07/2010-25/07/2010 - 30 July 2010, Issue N? 365

                    Virtually no influenza activity in the WHO European Region

                    During weeks 22?39/2010, the EuroFlu bulletin will be published biweekly, and report available data.
                    • This issue is based on data reported in week 29/2010 by 34 Member States in the WHO European Region.
                    • It also includes information on current influenza activity in the temperate regions of the southern hemisphere.
                    • In the WHO European Region, none of the 32 specimens collected from sentinel sources tested positive for influenza.


                    Current situation: week 29/2010

                    Clinical consultation rates for influenza-like illness (ILI) and acute respiratory infection (ARI) are at low levels throughout the WHO European Region. In 24 countries there were no laboratory-confirmed detections of influenza in sentinel practices, indicating insignificant influenza activity in the Region.


                    Virological update: week 29/2010

                    Sentinel physicians collected 32 respiratory specimens, none of which tested positive for influenza virus. Specimens from non-sentinel sources yielded 3 detections, of which 2 were influenza A (not subtyped) and 1 was influenza B.


                    Cumulative virological data from week 22/2010

                    From week 22/2010 to week 29/2010, 155 influenza virus detections were reported: 29 were influenza A (19%) and 126 (81%) were influenza B. Of the influenza A viruses, 11 (38%) were subtyped, with 3 being pandemic A(H1) and 8 seasonal A(H3N2).


                    Comment

                    There is virtually no influenza activity throughout the European Region. The viruses characterized to date are similar to those recommended as components of influenza vaccines for use in the 2010?2011 northern hemisphere influenza season.


                    Influenza activity in the temperate regions of the southern hemisphere

                    Monitoring influenza virus circulation in the temperate regions of the southern hemisphere, where it is currently winter, can inform planning in advance of the influenza season in the northern hemisphere. The following section provides a brief update of the current situation in the southern hemisphere, where detections of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza, influenza A(H3N2) and influenza B are reported amid the circulation of other respiratory viruses.
                    • Australia, as of 25 July 2010
                      • ILI presentations in Western Australia have stabilized at a rate of 12 per 1000 consultations. In the week ending 25/07/10, 18 influenza viruses were detected from sentinel and non-sentinel surveillance systems, of which 16 were identified as pandemic (H1N1) 2009 viruses, 1 as A-H3 virus and 1 as influenza A type unknown. Further information is available from Virus WAtch .
                      • The number of ILI presentations in the State of Victoria had declined from the previous week. Most viruses detected through routine testing were adenovirus, picornavirus and respiratory syncytial viruses (RSV), with 2 pandemic (H1N1) 2009 detections. Of the 19 influenza viruses detected so far in 2010, 11 were pandemic (H1N1) 2009, 3 influenza A(H3N2) and 5 untyped (not pandemic (H1N1) 2009). See the 2010 Victorian Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Audit Report for further information.
                    • South America, as of 26 July 2010
                      • In South America, the intensity of acute respiratory disease activity was low to moderate. The trends in acute respiratory disease were decreasing in Argentina, and unchanged in Brazil and Chile. In Argentina and Chile there was a strong predominance of RSV, although samples positive for pandemic influenza and influenza B had been reported in Chile in the previous week. Further information is available from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
                    • South Africa, as of 25 July 2010
                      • Of the 934 ILI specimens collected from sentinel care providers in South Africa, 102 had tested positive for influenza B viruses, 90 for influenza A(H3N2) viruses and 7 for pandemic (H1N1) 2009 viruses. Among 2365 hospitalized SARI cases reported since 1 January 2010, 57 had tested positive for influenza B and 26 for influenza A (H3N2). Further information is available from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) in South Africa.


                    Further information

                    The EuroFlu bulletin describes and comments on influenza activity in the 53 countries in the WHO European Region. Further information can be obtained from the WHO/Europe and WHO headquarters web sites. In addition, the bulletin will continue to provide updates on other regions, as the situation evolves during the winter influenza season in the southern hemisphere.

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                      EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 31 : 02/08/2010-08/08/2010 - 13 August 2010, Issue N? 366 (Extracts, edited)

                      EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 31 : 02/08/2010-08/08/2010 - 13 August 2010, Issue N? 366 (Extracts, edited)


                      [Source: EuroFlu.org, full page <cite cite="http://www.euroflu.org/cgi-files/bulletin_v2.cgi">EuroFlu - Bulletin Review</cite>. Extracts, edited.]

                      EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 31 : 02/08/2010-08/08/2010 - 13 August 2010, Issue N? 366

                      Almost no influenza activity in the WHO European Region

                      During weeks 22?39/2010, the EuroFlu bulletin is being published biweekly, reporting available data.
                      • This issue is based on data reported in week 31/2010 by 30 Member States of the WHO European Region.
                      • It also includes information on current influenza activity in the temperate regions of the southern hemisphere.
                      • On 10 August, 2010, the Director-General of the World Health Organization declared an end to the H1N1 influenza pandemic.
                      • In the WHO European Region, none of the 11 specimens collected from sentinel sources tested positive for influenza. One influenza B virus was detected from 418 non-sentinel specimens.
                      • In the southern hemisphere, the detected influenza viruses are represented by a combination of pandemic (H1N1), influenza A(H3N2) and influenza B viruses.


                      Current situation: week 31/2010

                      Clinical consultation rates for influenza-like illness (ILI) and acute respiratory infection (ARI) are at low levels throughout the WHO European Region. In 22 countries there were no laboratory-confirmed detections of influenza in sentinel practices, indicating insignificant influenza activity in the Region.


                      Virological update: week 31/2010

                      Sentinel physicians collected 11 respiratory specimens, none of which tested positive for influenza virus. Out of 418 specimens collected from non-sentinel sources, one influenza B virus was detected.


                      Cumulative virological data from week 22/2010

                      From week 22/2010 to week 31/2010, 156 influenza virus detections were reported: 29 were influenza A (18.6%) and 127 (81.4%) were influenza B. Of the influenza A viruses, 11 (38.0%) were subtyped, with 3 being pandemic A(H1) and 8 seasonal A(H3N2).


                      Comment

                      There is virtually no influenza activity throughout the European Region. The viruses characterized to date are similar to those recommended as components of influenza vaccines for use in the 2010?2011 northern hemisphere influenza season.


                      Influenza activity in the temperate regions of the southern hemisphere

                      Monitoring influenza virus circulation in the temperate regions of the southern hemisphere, where it is currently winter, can inform planning in advance of the influenza season in the northern hemisphere. The following section provides a brief update of the current situation in the southern hemisphere, where detections of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza, influenza A(H3N2) and influenza B are reported amid the circulation of other respiratory viruses.
                      • Australia, as of 8 August 2010
                        • ILI presentations in Western Australia had decreased, but respiratory viral presentations remained stable and were slightly above baseline level. The number of laboratory-confirmed influenza cases continued to increase. In the week ending 08/08/10, 42 influenza viruses were detected from sentinel and non-sentinel surveillance systems of which 31 (74%) were identified as pandemic A(H1N1) 2009 viruses, 6 (14%) as type B virus, 4 (10%) as A(H3N2) virus and 1 (2%) as influenza A subtype unknown.
                        • Further information is available from Virus WAtch .
                        • The number of ILI presentations in the State of Victoria rose by a small amount from the previous week and remained slightly above baseline level. Most viruses detected through routine testing were picornavirus and influenza A virus. Of the 37 influenza viruses detected so far in 2010, 21 (57%) have been pandemic A(H1N1) 2009, 5 (13%) influenza A(H3N2) and 11 (30%) untyped.
                        • See the 2010 Victorian Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Audit Report for further information.
                      • South America, as of 9 August 2010
                        • In South America, the intensity of acute respiratory disease activity was low to moderate. The trends in acute respiratory disease were decreasing in Argentina and remained unchanged in Brazil and Chile. Although respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) continued to predominate in Argentina and Chile, pandemic influenza A(H1N1), seasonal influenza A(H3N2) and influenza B were also isolated. In Chile, 78% of positive specimens were RSV and 5% were pandemic influenza A(H1N1) 2009.
                        • Further information is available from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
                      • South Africa, as of 1 August 2010
                        • Of the 1100 ILI specimens collected from sentinel care providers in South Africa, 117 had tested positive for influenza B viruses, 124 for influenza A(H3N2) viruses,14 for pandemic A(H1N1) 2009 viruses and 2 for influenza A unsubtyped. Among 2490 hospitalized cases of severe acute respiratory illness (SARI), 66 had tested positive for influenza B and 31 for influenza A(H3N2). The ILI and SARI counts were higher than the previous week.
                        • Further information is available from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) in South Africa.


                      Further information

                      The EuroFlu bulletin describes and comments on influenza activity in the 53 countries in the WHO European Region. Further information can be obtained from the WHO/Europe and WHO headquarters web sites. In addition, the bulletin will continue to provide updates on other regions, as the situation evolves during the winter influenza season in the southern hemisphere.

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                        EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 33 : 16/08/2010-22/08/2010 - 27 August 2010, Issue N? 367 (extracts, edited)

                        EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 33 : 16/08/2010-22/08/2010 - 27 August 2010, Issue N? 367 (extracts, edited)


                        [Source: EuroFlu.org, full page: <cite cite="http://www.euroflu.org/cgi-files/bulletin_v2.cgi">EuroFlu - Bulletin Review</cite>. Extracts, edited.]

                        EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 33 : 16/08/2010-22/08/2010 - 27 August 2010, Issue N? 367

                        Influenza activity is at a very low level in the WHO European Region


                        During weeks 22?39/2010, the EuroFlu bulletin is being published biweekly, reporting available data.
                        • This issue is based on data reported in week 33/2010 by 31 Member States in the WHO European Region.
                        • It also includes information on current influenza activity in the temperate regions of the southern hemisphere.
                        • On 10 August 2010, the WHO Director-General declared an end to the H1N1 influenza pandemic.
                        • In the WHO European Region, 2 of 21 specimens collected from sentinel sources tested positive for influenza virus A(H1N1).
                        • In the southern hemisphere, detected influenza viruses include pandemic (H1N1) 2009, influenza A(H3N2) and influenza B viruses.


                        Current situation: week 33/2010

                        Clinical consultation rates for influenza-like illness (ILI) and acute respiratory infection (ARI) are at very low levels throughout the WHO European Region. Only Switzerland reported laboratory-confirmed detections of influenza in sentinel practices.


                        Virological update: week 33/2010

                        Sentinel physicians collected 21 respiratory specimens, 2 of which tested positive for pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza virus. Out of 236 specimens collected from non-sentinel sources, 5 tested positive: 4 type A viruses (1 A(H3), 1 pandemic A(H1), 2 unsubtyped) and 1 influenza B virus.


                        Cumulative virological data from week 22/2010

                        From week 22/2010 to week 33/2010, 158 influenza virus detections were reported from sentinel sources: 31 were influenza A (19.6%) and 127 (80.4%) were influenza B. Of the influenza A viruses, 13 (42.0%) were subtyped, with 5 being pandemic A(H1) and 8 seasonal A(H3).


                        Comment

                        Influenza activity is at a very low level throughout the European Region. The viruses characterized to date are similar to those recommended as components of influenza vaccines for use in the 2010?2011 northern hemisphere influenza season.


                        Influenza activity in the temperate regions of the southern hemisphere

                        Monitoring influenza virus circulation in the temperate regions of the southern hemisphere, where it is currently winter, can inform planning in advance of the influenza season in the northern hemisphere. The following section provides a brief update of the current situation in selected countries in the southern hemisphere, where detections of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza, influenza A(H3N2) and influenza B are reported amid the circulation of other respiratory viruses.
                        • Australia, as of 15 August 2010
                          • The number of laboratory-confirmed influenza cases in Western Australia continues to increase. In the week ending 15 August 2010, 52 influenza viruses were detected from sentinel and non-sentinel surveillance systems, of which 20 were pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus, 22 type B virus, 2 A(H3N2) viruses, and 8 influenza A type unknown.
                          • Further information is available from Virus WAtch .
                          • ILI presentations in the State of Victoria increased slightly and ILI activity is currently above baseline levels. In the week ending 15 August 2010 most respiratory viruses detected were picornaviruses; only 4 influenza viruses (3 pandemic (H1N1) 2009 and 1 A(H3N2)) were detected. Of the 41 influenza viruses reported by sentinel and non-sentinel surveillance systems this year, 23 have been identified as pandemic A(H1N1) 2009 viruses, 12 as A(H3N2) viruses, and 5 as influenza A subtype unknown.
                          • See The 2010 Victorian influenza vaccine effectiveness audit report for further information.
                        • South America, as of 23 August 2010
                          • In South America, the intensity of acute respiratory disease activity is low to moderate. The trends in acute respiratory disease are decreasing in Argentina, and remain unchanged in Brazil and Chile. In Argentina and Chile respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remains predominant.
                          • Further information is available from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
                        • South Africa, as of 1 August 2010
                          • Of the 1100 ILI specimens collected from sentinel care providers in South Africa, 117 have tested positive for influenza B viruses, 124 for influenza A(H3N2) viruses,14 for pandemic A(H1N1) 2009 viruses and 2 for influenza A unsubtyped. Among 2490 hospitalized cases of severe acute respiratory illness (SARI), 66 had tested positive for influenza B and 31 for influenza A(H3N2).
                          • Further information is available from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) in South Africa.


                        Further information

                        The EuroFlu bulletin describes and comments on influenza activity in the 53 countries in the WHO European Region. Further information can be obtained from the WHO/Europe and WHO headquarters web sites. In addition, the bulletin will continue to provide updates on other regions, as the situation evolves during the winter influenza season in the southern hemisphere.

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                          EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 35 : 30/08/2010-05/09/2010 - 10 September 2010, Issue N? 368 (extracts, edited)

                          EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 35 : 30/08/2010-05/09/2010 - 10 September 2010, Issue N? 368 (extracts, edited)


                          [Source: EuroFlu.org, full page: <cite cite="http://www.euroflu.org/cgi-files/bulletin_v2.cgi">EuroFlu - Bulletin Review</cite>. Edited.]

                          EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 35 : 30/08/2010-05/09/2010 - 10 September 2010, Issue N? 368

                          Very sporadic influenza detection in the WHO European Region

                          During weeks 22?39/2010, the EuroFlu bulletin is published biweekly, reporting available data.

                          • This issue is based on data reported in week 35/2010 by 29 Member States in the WHO European Region.
                          • It also includes information on current influenza activity in the temperate regions of the southern hemisphere.
                          • On 10 August 2010, the WHO Director-General declared an end to the H1N1 influenza pandemic.
                          • In the WHO European Region, 1 of 65 specimens collected from sentinel sources tested positive for influenza B virus during week 35/2010.
                          • In the southern hemisphere, the influenza viruses detected are represented by a combination of pandemic (H1N1) 2009, influenza A(H3N2) and influenza B.


                          Current situation: week 35/2010

                          Clinical consultation rates for influenza-like illness (ILI) and acute respiratory infection (ARI) are at low levels throughout the WHO European Region. Only the Netherlands reported laboratory-confirmed influenza in sentinel practices, indicating insignificant influenza activity in the Region.


                          Virological update: week 35/2010

                          Sentinel physicians collected 65 respiratory specimens, 1 of which tested positive for influenza B virus. Out of 1029 specimens collected from non-sentinel sources, 5 tested positive: 5 type A viruses (1 A(H3), 1 A(H1), 1 pandemic A(H1), 2 unsubtyped).


                          Cumulative virological data from week 22/2010

                          From week 22/2010 to week 35/2010, 159 influenza virus detections in sentinel specimens were reported: 31 were influenza A (19.5%) and 128 (80.5%) were influenza B. Of the influenza A viruses, 13 (42.0%) were subtyped, with 5 being pandemic A(H1) and 8 seasonal A(H3N2).


                          Comment

                          Influenza activity is at a very low level throughout the European Region. The viruses characterized to date are similar to those recommended as components of influenza vaccines for use in the 2010?2011 northern hemisphere influenza season.


                          Influenza activity in the temperate regions of the southern hemisphere

                          Monitoring influenza virus circulation in the temperate regions of the southern hemisphere, where it is currently winter, can inform planning in advance of the influenza season in the northern hemisphere. The following section provides a brief update of the current situation in selected countries of the southern hemisphere, where detections of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza, influenza A(H3N2) and influenza B are reported amid circulation of other respiratory viruses.
                          • Australia, as of 29 August 2010
                            • In the week ending 29 August 2010, 69 samples were positive for influenza (sentinel and non-sentinel surveillance). Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus was detected in the majority of samples (64%) followed by influenza type B virus (23%).
                            • Further information is available from Virus WAtch .
                            • ILI presentations in the State of Victoria are currently slightly above baseline levels. In the week ending 29 August 2010, 25 (59%) of the 44 specimens tested were positive for influenza A (23 pandemic (H1N1) 2009 and 2 unsubtyped).
                            • See the 2010 Victorian influenza vaccine effectiveness audit report for further information.
                          • South America, as of 9 August 2010 (no updated information)
                            • In South America, the intensity of acute respiratory disease activity was low to moderate. The trends in acute respiratory disease were decreasing in Argentina and remained unchanged in Brazil and Chile. Although respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) continued to predominate in Argentina and Chile, pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza, seasonal influenza A(H3N2) and influenza B were also isolated. In Chile, 78% of positive specimens were RSV and 5% were pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza.
                            • Further information is available from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
                          • South Africa, as of 1 August 2010
                            • In South Africa, 1820 samples were collected from sentinel sites this year. Of these 381 tested positive for influenza B, 208 influenza for A(H3N2), 115 for pandemic (H1N1) 2009 viruses, and 2 were influenza A unsubtyped.
                            • For further information, please check the National Institute for Communicable Diseases web site.


                          Further information

                          The EuroFlu bulletin describes and comments on influenza activity in the 53 countries in the WHO European Region. Further information can be obtained from the WHO/Europe and WHO headquarters web sites. In addition, the bulletin will continue to provide updates on other regions, as the situation evolves during the winter influenza season in the southern hemisphere.

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                            EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 37 : 13/09/2010-19/09/2010 - 24 September 2010, Issue N? 369 (Extracts, edited)

                            EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 37 : 13/09/2010-19/09/2010 - 24 September 2010, Issue N? 369 (Extracts, edited)


                            [Source: EuroFlu, full text: <cite cite="http://www.euroflu.org/cgi-files/bulletin_v2.cgi">EuroFlu - Bulletin Review</cite>. Edited.]

                            EuroFlu - Weekly Electronic Bulletin - Week 37 : 13/09/2010-19/09/2010 - 24 September 2010, Issue N? 369

                            Very limited, sporadic influenza detections in the WHO European Region

                            During weeks 22-39/2010, the EuroFlu bulletin is published biweekly, reporting available data.
                            • This issue is based on data reported in week 37/2010 by 25 Member States in the WHO European Region.
                            • It also includes information on current influenza activity in the temperate regions of the southern hemisphere.
                            • In the WHO European Region, 2 of 94 specimens collected from sentinel sources tested positive for influenza during week 37/2010.
                            • In the southern hemisphere, the influenza viruses detected are represented by a combination of pandemic (H1N1) 2009, influenza A(H3N2) and influenza B.


                            Current situation: week 37/2010

                            Clinical consultation rates for influenza-like illness (ILI) and acute respiratory infection (ARI) are at low levels throughout the WHO European Region. Only the Russian Federation and the United Kingdom have reported laboratory-confirmed influenza in sentinel practices in recent weeks, indicating insignificant influenza activity in the Region.


                            Virological update: week 37/2010

                            Sentinel physicians collected 94 respiratory specimens, 2 of which tested positive for influenza with 1 being pandemic A(H1N1) and the other influenza B virus. Out of 669 specimens collected from non-sentinel sources, 1 influenza A virus (not subtyped) was detected.


                            Cumulative virological data from week 22/2010

                            From week 22/2010 to week 37/2010, 161 influenza virus detections in sentinel specimens were reported: 32 were influenza A (19.9%) and 129 (80.1%) were influenza B. Of the influenza A viruses, 14 (43.8%) were subtyped, with 6 being pandemic A(H1) and 8 seasonal A(H3N2).


                            Comment

                            Influenza activity is at a very low level throughout the European Region. The viruses characterized to date are similar to those recommended as components of influenza vaccines for use in the 2010?2011 northern hemisphere influenza season.


                            Influenza activity in the temperate regions of the southern hemisphere

                            Monitoring influenza virus circulation in the temperate regions of the southern hemisphere, where it is currently winter, can inform planning in advance of the influenza season in the northern hemisphere. The following is a brief update of the current situation in selected countries of the southern hemisphere, where detections of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza, influenza A(H3N2) and influenza B are reported amid circulation of other respiratory viruses.
                            • The most commonly identified influenza virus in Australia is pandemic (H1N1) 2009, though influenza type B is also being detected (report of 12 September 2010). Further information is available at Virus WAtch.
                            • Chile has reported increasing respiratory disease activity for the last two weeks, which is later than usual (report of 10 September 2010). Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 has been the most commonly detected influenza virus so far this season, but in recent weeks there has been a shift towards influenza type B and influenza A(H3N2). Further information is available from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and WHO headquarters.
                            • In South Africa, influenza type B has been the most commonly detected influenza virus throughout this winter season, though in recent weeks the proportion of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus has increased and a small and decreasing number of influenza A(H3N2) detections continues. For further information, see the report of 16 September on the National Institute for Communicable Diseases web site.


                            Further information

                            The EuroFlu bulletin describes and comments on influenza activity in the 53 countries in the WHO European Region. Further information can be obtained from the WHO/Europe and WHO headquarters web sites. In addition, the bulletin will continue to provide updates on other regions as the situation evolves during the winter influenza season in the southern hemisphere.

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                              Archive. EuroFlu.org, Weekly Epidemiological Report (2010)

                              This archive contains a list of the most recent EuroFlu.org influenza virus surveillance reports for European Region.

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