Idaho Influenza Surveillance 2015-2016

[Ronan Kelly]

Link to 2014-15 thread: https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum/...ance-2014-2015
Link to DHW Influenza Page: http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/He...5/Default.aspx

Influenza Surveillance 2015-2016 Season Update
Week ending: 11/28/2015 CDC MMWR week: 47
Synopsis

? Only 1.13% of visits to ILINet-participating healthcare providers in Idaho were for
influenza-like illness (ILI) this week. This frequency of visits for ILI is considered low,
but higher than last week.
? 1 specimen was tested by the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories (IBL) this week for
influenza; 0 were positive.
? 0 influenza-associated deaths were reported this week.
? Several Idaho public health districts have reported receiving anecdotal reports of
positive rapid influenza test results from local healthcare providers during this week.
? State activity code: Sporadic
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http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Health/Epi/Flu/Combined%20files%202015%202016%20influenza%20season%20summaries.pdf

[Ronan Kelly]

Week ending: 12/5/2015 CDC MMWR week: 48

http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Health/Epi/Flu/Combined%20files%202015%202016%20influenza%20season%20summaries.pdf

Synopsis
? Only 0.98% of visits to ILINet-participating healthcare providers in Idaho were for
influenza-like illness (ILI) this week. This frequency of visits for ILI is considered low,
but higher than last week.
? 4 specimens were tested by the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories (IBL) this week for
influenza; 2 were positive. Both were determined to be influenza A(H3).
? 0 influenza-associated deaths were reported this week.
? Several Idaho public health districts have reported receiving anecdotal reports of
positive rapid influenza test results from local healthcare providers during this week.
? State activity code: Sporadic
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[Ronan Kelly]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Melanie Collett
December 14, 2015 (208) 415-5108
Panhandle Health District Reports

First Flu Death of the Season
HAYDEN, ID ? Panhandle Health District (PHD) is reporting the state?s first influenzarelated
death for the 2015-2016 flu season. An adult woman from northern Idaho died
due to complications from an influenza infection.
"This tragedy emphasizes that the flu is a serious illness, and now is the time to get
vaccinated if you haven't already," said Dave Hylsky, PHD Staff Epidemiologist. ?The flu
infects 5-20% of Americans, causing over 200,000 hospitalizations and about 30,000
deaths each year.?
There were 32 flu-related deaths in Idaho during last year?s flu season. Eight of those
occurred in Idaho?s five northern counties. Infants, pregnant women, people with chronic
medical conditions and the elderly are especially at-risk for complications associated
with the flu.
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http://panhandlehealthdistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/PHD-Reports-First-Flu-Death-of-the-Season-.pdf

[Ronan Kelly]

Influenza Surveillance 2015-2016 Season Update
Week ending: 12/19/2015 CDC MMWR week: 50

http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Health/Epi/Flu/Combined%20files%202015%202016%20influenza%20season%20summaries.pdf

Synopsis
? Only 0.9% of visits to ILINet-participating healthcare providers in Idaho were for
influenza-like illness (ILI) this week. This frequency of visits for ILI is considered low,
but higher than last week.
? 6 specimens were tested by the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories (IBL) this week for
influenza; 4 were positive for influenza A(H3) and 1 was positive for influenza
A(H1N1)pdm09
? 1 influenza-associated death was reported this week. This represents the first
influenza-associated death of the season.
? Several Idaho public health districts have reported receiving anecdotal reports of
positive rapid influenza test results from local healthcare providers during this week.
? State activity code: Local
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http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Health/Epi/Flu/Combined%20files%202015%202016%20influenza%20season%20summaries.pdf

[Ronan Kelly]

Influenza Surveillance 2015-2016 Season Update
Week ending: 12/26/2015 CDC MMWR week: 51

http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Health/Epi/Flu/3Combined%20files%202015%202016%20influenza%20season%20summaries.pdf

Synopsis
? Only 0.49% of visits to ILINet-participating healthcare providers in Idaho were for
influenza-like illness (ILI) this week. This frequency of visits for ILI is considered low,
but higher than last week.
? 4 specimens were tested by the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories (IBL) this week for
influenza; 0 were positive for influenza A(H3) and 3 were positive for influenza
A(H1N1)pdm09
? 0 influenza-associated deaths were reported this week.
? Several Idaho public health districts have reported receiving anecdotal reports of
positive rapid influenza test results from local healthcare providers during this week.
? State activity code: Local
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[Ronan Kelly]

Influenza Surveillance 2015-2016 Season Update
Week ending: 1/9/2016 CDC MMWR week: 1

http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Health/Epi/Flu/weekly%20update%20week%201%202016%20for%20the%20web.pdf

Synopsis
? Only 0.63% of visits to ILINet-participating healthcare providers in Idaho were for
influenza-like illness (ILI) this week. This frequency of visits for ILI is considered low,
but higher than last week.
? 3 specimens were tested by the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories (IBL) this week for
influenza; 0 were positive for influenza A(H3) and 1 was positive for influenza
A(H1N1)pdm09 and 1 was positive for influenza B.
? 0 influenza-associated deaths were reported this week.
? Several Idaho public health districts have reported receiving anecdotal reports of
positive rapid influenza test results from local healthcare providers during this week.
? State activity code: Sporadic
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[Ronan Kelly]

Week ending: 1/23/2016 CDC MMWR week: 3

http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Health/Epi/Flu/6Combined%20files%202015%202016%20influenza%20season%20summaries.pdf

? Only 0.83% of visits to ILINet-participating healthcare providers in Idaho were for
influenza-like illness (ILI) this week. This frequency of visits for ILI is considered low,
but higher than last week.
? 10 specimens were tested by the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories (IBL) this week for
influenza; 0 were positive for influenza A(H3) and 5 were positive for influenza
A(H1N1)pdm09 and 1 was positive for influenza B.
? 0 influenza-associated deaths were reported this week.
? Several Idaho public health districts have reported receiving anecdotal reports of
positive rapid influenza test results from local healthcare providers during this week.
? State activity code: Sporadic
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0 influenza-associated deaths reported this week.
? 1 influenza-related death has been reported so far for the 2015-2016 season
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[Ronan Kelly]

Week ending: 1/30/2016 CDC MMWR week: 4

http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Health/Epi/Flu/7Combined%20files%202015%202016%20influenza%20season%20summaries.pdf

? 1.8% of visits to ILINet-participating healthcare providers in Idaho were for influenzalike
illness (ILI) this week. This frequency of visits for ILI is considered on the rise.
? 17 specimens were tested by the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories (IBL) this week for
influenza; 0 were positive for influenza A(H3) and 6 were positive for influenza
A(H1N1)pdm09 and 7 were positive for influenza B.
? 0 influenza-associated deaths were reported this week.
? Several Idaho public health districts have reported receiving anecdotal reports of
positive rapid influenza test results from local healthcare providers during this week.
? State activity code: Sporadic
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[Ronan Kelly]

Week ending: 2/13/2016 CDC MMWR week: 6

http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Health/Epi/Flu/Combined%20files%202015%202016%20influenza%20season%20summaries.pdf

? This week an average of 1.63% of visits to ILINet-participating healthcare providers in
Idaho were for influenza-like illness (ILI).
? 51 specimens were tested by the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories (IBL) this week for
influenza; 0 were positive for influenza A(H3), 13 were positive for influenza
A(H1N1)pdm09, and 31 were positive for influenza B.
? 0 influenza-associated deaths were reported this week.
? Several Idaho public health districts have reported receiving anecdotal reports of
positive rapid influenza test results from local healthcare providers during this week.
? State activity code: Regional
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[Ronan Kelly]

Week ending: 2/20/2016 CDC MMWR week: 7

http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Health/Epi/Flu/Combined%20files%202015%202016%20influenza%20season%20summaries.pdf

? This week an average of 1.73% of visits to ILINet-participating healthcare providers in
Idaho were for influenza-like illness (ILI).
? 40 specimens were tested by the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories (IBL) this week for
influenza; 1 was positive for influenza A(H3), 17 were positive for influenza
A(H1N1)pdm09, and 21 were positive for influenza B.
? 0 influenza-associated deaths were reported this week.
? Several Idaho public health districts have reported receiving anecdotal reports of
positive rapid influenza test results from local healthcare providers during this week.
? State activity code: Regional

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[Ronan Kelly]

Week ending: 3/05/2016 CDC MMWR week: 9

http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Health/Epi/Flu/031016Combined%20files%202015%202016%20influenza%20season%20summaries.pdf

? This week an average of 1.53% of visits to ILINet-participating healthcare providers in
Idaho were for influenza-like illness (ILI).
? 109 specimens were tested by the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories (IBL) this week for
influenza; 7 were positive for influenza A(H3), 25 were positive for influenza
A(H1N1)pdm09, and 62 were positive for influenza B. To date, influenza B-Yamagata
lineage viruses are predominating in Idaho this season.
? 0 influenza-associated deaths were reported this week.
? Several Idaho public health districts have reported receiving anecdotal reports of positive
rapid influenza test results from local healthcare providers during this week, including one
cluster in a long-term care facility.
? State activity code: Widespread. Positive laboratory tests were detected in greater than
50% of public health districts this week.
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? 0 influenza-associated deaths were reported MMWR week 9-2016.
? 4 influenza-related deaths have been reported so far for the 2015-2016 season (see
Table 1).

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[Ronan Kelly]

Week ending: 3/12/2016 CDC MMWR week: 10

http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Health/Epi/Flu/031816Combined%20files%202015%202016%20influenza%20season%20summaries.pdf

Synopsis
? This week an average of 1.98% of visits to ILINet-participating healthcare providers in
Idaho were for influenza-like illness (ILI).
? 53 specimens were tested by the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories (IBL) this week for
influenza; 4 were positive for influenza A(H3), 12 were positive for influenza
A(H1N1)pdm09, and 34 were positive for influenza B. To date, influenza B-Yamagata
lineage viruses are predominating in Idaho this season.
? 1 influenza-associated death was reported this week.
? Several Idaho public health districts have reported receiving anecdotal reports of positive
rapid influenza test results from local healthcare providers during this week, including one
cluster in a long-term care facility.
? State activity code: Widespread. Positive laboratory tests were detected in greater than
50% of public health districts this week.

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? 1 influenza-associated death was reported MMWR week 10-2016.
? 5 influenza-related deaths have been reported so far for the 2015-2016 season (see
Table 1).
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[Ronan Kelly]

Influenza Surveillance 2015-2016 Season Update
Week ending: 3/19/2016 CDC MMWR week: 11

http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Health/Epi/Flu/032816Combined%20files%202015%202016%20influenza%20season%20summaries.pdf

Synopsis
? This week an average of 1.74% of visits to ILINet-participating healthcare providers in
Idaho were for influenza-like illness (ILI). This remains very low, compared to past
seasons (see Figure 1).
? 58 specimens were tested by the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories (IBL) this week for
influenza; 6 were positive for influenza A(H3), 21 were positive for influenza
A(H1N1)pdm09, and 30were positive for influenza B. To date, influenza B-Yamagata
lineage viruses are predominating in Idaho this season.
? 4 influenza-associated deaths were reported this week.
? Several Idaho public health districts have reported receiving anecdotal reports of positive
rapid influenza test results from local healthcare providers during this week.
? State activity code: Widespread. Positive laboratory tests were detected in greater than
50% of public health districts this week.
...
? 4 influenza-associated deaths were reported MMWR week 11-2016.
? 9 influenza-related deaths have been reported so far for the 2015-2016 season (see
Table 1).
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[Ronan Kelly]

Week ending: 3/26/2016 CDC MMWR week: 12

http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Health/Epi/Flu/Combined%20files%202015%202016%20influenza%20season%20summaries.pdf

Synopsis

? This week an average of 1.33% of visits to ILINet-participating healthcare providers in
Idaho were for influenza-like illness (ILI). This remains very low, compared to past
seasons (see Figure 1).
? 61 specimens were tested by the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories (IBL) this week for
influenza; 2 were positive for influenza A(H3), 23 were positive for influenza
A(H1N1)pdm09, and 30 were positive for influenza B. To date, influenza B-Yamagata
lineage viruses are predominating in Idaho this season.
? 7 influenza-associated deaths were reported this week.
? Several Idaho public health districts have reported receiving anecdotal reports of positive
rapid influenza test results from local healthcare providers during this week.
? State activity code: Widespread. Positive laboratory tests were detected in greater than
50% of public health districts this week.
...

[Ronan Kelly]

Influenza Surveillance 2015-2016 Season Update
Week ending: 04/09/2016 CDC MMWR week: 14

http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Health/Epi/Flu/041516Combined%20files%202015%202016%20influenza%20season%20summaries.pdf

Synopsis
? This week an average of 1.35% of visits to ILINet-participating healthcare providers in
Idaho were for influenza-like illness (ILI). This remains very low, compared to past
seasons (see Figure 1).
? 10 specimens were tested by the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories (IBL) this week for
influenza; 2 were positive for influenza A(H3), 3 were positive for influenza
A(H1N1)pdm09, and 1 was positive for influenza B. To date, influenza B-Yamagata
lineage viruses are predominating in Idaho this season.
? 0 influenza-associated deaths were reported this week.
? Several Idaho public health districts have reported receiving anecdotal reports of positive
rapid influenza test results from local healthcare providers during this week.
? State activity code: regional.
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? 0 influenza-associated deaths were reported MMWR week 14-2016.
? 19 influenza-related deaths have been reported so far for the 2015-2016 season (see
Table 1).

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