Link to DOH Flu Reports: http://www.floridahealth.gov/disease...rts/index.html
Week 6: February 7-13, 2016
Summary
State influenza and influenza-like illness (ILI) activity:
Florida reported ?regional? activity to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) in week 6.
The flu season is now underway. There has been an increase in reported
outbreaks and a notable increase in emergency department (ED) and urgent care
center (UCC) ILI visits in the East and South East regions of Florida in all age
groups.
Influenza activity in Florida often peaks in late January and February. After a slow
start to the flu season, current activity levels are consistent with those historic
trends.
The preliminary estimated number of deaths due to pneumonia and influenza is
similar to levels seen in previous seasons at this time.
In week 6, thirteen counties reported ?moderate? activity and 43 counties
reported ?mild? activity.
Forty-three counties reported ?increasing? activity in week 6.
One influenza-associated pediatric death was reported in week 6 in an
unvaccinated Monroe county resident.
Three influenza-associated pediatric deaths have been reported so far this
season. While rare, Florida receives reports of influenza-associated pediatric
deaths each season. Annual vaccination remains the best way to protect
children against the flu.
In week 6, one influenza outbreak was reported in a Polk County elementary
school and three ILI outbreaks were reported: one in a Hillsborough County
childcare facility, one in a Lee County assisted living facility, and one in a Pinellas
County assisted living facility.
In recent weeks, influenza A 2009 (H1N1) has been the most commonly identified
influenza subtype by the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories (BPHL).
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Week 6: February 7-13, 2016
Summary
State influenza and influenza-like illness (ILI) activity:
Florida reported ?regional? activity to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) in week 6.
The flu season is now underway. There has been an increase in reported
outbreaks and a notable increase in emergency department (ED) and urgent care
center (UCC) ILI visits in the East and South East regions of Florida in all age
groups.
Influenza activity in Florida often peaks in late January and February. After a slow
start to the flu season, current activity levels are consistent with those historic
trends.
The preliminary estimated number of deaths due to pneumonia and influenza is
similar to levels seen in previous seasons at this time.
In week 6, thirteen counties reported ?moderate? activity and 43 counties
reported ?mild? activity.
Forty-three counties reported ?increasing? activity in week 6.
One influenza-associated pediatric death was reported in week 6 in an
unvaccinated Monroe county resident.
Three influenza-associated pediatric deaths have been reported so far this
season. While rare, Florida receives reports of influenza-associated pediatric
deaths each season. Annual vaccination remains the best way to protect
children against the flu.
In week 6, one influenza outbreak was reported in a Polk County elementary
school and three ILI outbreaks were reported: one in a Hillsborough County
childcare facility, one in a Lee County assisted living facility, and one in a Pinellas
County assisted living facility.
In recent weeks, influenza A 2009 (H1N1) has been the most commonly identified
influenza subtype by the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories (BPHL).
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