Re: Florida 2012-13 Season: Weeks 41-4 (One New Pediatric Death; Total Five)
Week 4: Widespread
1 influenza-associated pediatric death (unvaccinated Miami-Dade County resident with underlying health conditions. The patient tested positive for influenza B by culture); total 5
ILI: 2.4%
ED ILI: 4.2%
46.3% positive for influenza; majority A(H3)
In week 4, 2013 there were 1 ILI outbreak reported in EpiCom; total 34
This is the first week this season that the provisional deaths have exceeded predicted seasonal baseline levels. The majority of the deaths are in those aged 75 years and older.
Week 4: Widespread
1 influenza-associated pediatric death (unvaccinated Miami-Dade County resident with underlying health conditions. The patient tested positive for influenza B by culture); total 5
ILI: 2.4%
ED ILI: 4.2%
46.3% positive for influenza; majority A(H3)
In week 4, 2013 there were 1 ILI outbreak reported in EpiCom; total 34
This is the first week this season that the provisional deaths have exceeded predicted seasonal baseline levels. The majority of the deaths are in those aged 75 years and older.
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