http://www.idph.state.il.us/flu/fluupdate13-14.htm
Week 43, ending Oct 26
Summary
? For this reporting week, the proportion of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness (ILI)1 was 1.34%.
? Based on CDC criteria, Illinois influenza activity is classified as No Activity (see CDC FluView Section) for this reporting week.
? Febrile Respiratory Illness (FRI) surveillance at Naval Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes was at or below expected value for this reporting week.
? For this reporting week there were 78 influenza specimens tested by WHO/NREVSS collaborating Illinois laboratories (which includes all Illinois Department of Public Health Laboratories). All specimens tested negative for influenza.
? Two influenza-associated Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admissions3 were reported for this reporting week.
? No influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported for this reporting week.
? For this reporting week, no influenza outbreaks were reported in a long-term care facility.
Novel Influenza A
H3N2v
? There are no updates or additional cases to report for Novel Influenza A (H3N2)v.
H7N9
? There are no updates or additional cases to report for Novel Influenza A H7N9.
Influenza Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Admissions and Deaths
There were two influenza related ICU admission (6 cumulative this season) and no deaths for this reporting week (0 cumulative this season).
Laboratory Surveillance
? For this reporting week there were 78 influenza specimens tested by WHO/NREVSS collaborating Illinois laboratories (which includes all Illinois Department of Public Health Laboratories). All specimens tested negative for influenza.
For more information about circulating viruses visit:
? St Louis Children?s Hospital Weekly Virus/Microbiology Update:
http://slchlabtestguide.bjc.org/Defa...8-d4de90fa7424
Influenza Outbreaks Reported in Long-Term Facilities (LTC) and Nursing Homes (NH)
There were no outbreaks reported in long-term care facilities for this reporting week
Antiviral Resistance:
None found in the following samples: 3 H3N2, 28 H1N1 2009, 1 Flu B
http://www.idph.state.il.us/flu/13-14/11-1-13_w43.pdf
Week 43, ending Oct 26
Summary
? For this reporting week, the proportion of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness (ILI)1 was 1.34%.
? Based on CDC criteria, Illinois influenza activity is classified as No Activity (see CDC FluView Section) for this reporting week.
? Febrile Respiratory Illness (FRI) surveillance at Naval Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes was at or below expected value for this reporting week.
? For this reporting week there were 78 influenza specimens tested by WHO/NREVSS collaborating Illinois laboratories (which includes all Illinois Department of Public Health Laboratories). All specimens tested negative for influenza.
? Two influenza-associated Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admissions3 were reported for this reporting week.
? No influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported for this reporting week.
? For this reporting week, no influenza outbreaks were reported in a long-term care facility.
Novel Influenza A
H3N2v
? There are no updates or additional cases to report for Novel Influenza A (H3N2)v.
H7N9
? There are no updates or additional cases to report for Novel Influenza A H7N9.
Influenza Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Admissions and Deaths
There were two influenza related ICU admission (6 cumulative this season) and no deaths for this reporting week (0 cumulative this season).
Laboratory Surveillance
? For this reporting week there were 78 influenza specimens tested by WHO/NREVSS collaborating Illinois laboratories (which includes all Illinois Department of Public Health Laboratories). All specimens tested negative for influenza.
For more information about circulating viruses visit:
? St Louis Children?s Hospital Weekly Virus/Microbiology Update:
http://slchlabtestguide.bjc.org/Defa...8-d4de90fa7424
Influenza Outbreaks Reported in Long-Term Facilities (LTC) and Nursing Homes (NH)
There were no outbreaks reported in long-term care facilities for this reporting week
Antiviral Resistance:
None found in the following samples: 3 H3N2, 28 H1N1 2009, 1 Flu B
http://www.idph.state.il.us/flu/13-14/11-1-13_w43.pdf
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