Indiana 2012-13 Season: Weeks 47-20 (No New Deaths; Total 72) FINAL REPORT

[Missouriwatcher]

Week 47:
1 pediatric death reported (age 5-18 yrs); total 1 (No influenza-associated deaths were reported this week.)

ILI: 1.02%
University ILI: 1.12%
ED ILI: 1.49%
60% positive influenza

http://www.in.gov/isdh/22104.htm

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Indiana 2012-13 Season: Weeks 47-48

Week 48: Sporadic
No new pediatric deaths; total 1

ILI: 0.92% (majority ages 5-24)
University ILI: 0.96%
ED ILI: 1.57%
37% positive for influenza; majority A/H3

http://www.in.gov/isdh/22104.htm

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Indiana 2012-13 Season: Weeks 47-49 (ILI More Than Doubles)

Week 49: Regional
No new pediatric deaths; total 1

ILI: 2% (majority ages 5-24)
University ILI: 2.02%
ED ILI: 1.97%
79% positive for influenza; majority A/H3

http://www.in.gov/isdh/22104.htm

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Indiana 2012-13 Season: Weeks 47-50 (ILI Continues Upward)

Week 50:
No new pediatric deaths; total 1

ILI: 3.44% (majority ages 5-24) This is above several previous seasons for this time
University ILI: 2.02%
ED ILI: 2.59%
86% positive for influenza; majority A/H3

http://www.in.gov/isdh/22104.htm

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Indiana 2012-13 Season: Weeks 47-51 (Four Deaths Reported; Total Five)

Week 51: Widespread
4 new deaths (1 pediatric and 3 age 65 and over); total 5

ILI: 3.95% (majority ages 5-24 yrs)
ED ILI: 3.33%
86% positive for influenza; majority A(H3)

During week 51, 1 Indiana school (K-12) reported that their absenteeism rate was 20% or higher.

http://www.in.gov/isdh/22104.htm

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Indiana 2012-13 Season: Weeks 47-52 (Two New Deaths; Total Seven)

Week 52: Widespread
2 new deaths (age 65 and over); total 7

ILI: 7.27%
ED ILI: 4.64%
90% positive for influenza: A(H3)

http://www.in.gov/isdh/22104.htm

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Indiana 2012-13 Season: Weeks 47-1 (Three New Deaths; Total 10)

Week 1: Widespread
3 new deaths (ages 65+); total 10 NOTE: The ISDH does not report the number of deaths in each county until 5 deaths have occurred in a specific county.

ILI: 3.7%; majority 25-49 years of age
ED ILI: 4%
86% positive for influenza; all A/H3

http://www.in.gov/isdh/22104.htm

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Indiana 2012-13 Season: Weeks 47-1 (More New Deaths; Total 15)

Jan 10, 2013 - According to KMBC9, State health officials have said there are 13 confirmed adult deaths and two pediatric deaths in IN.

Read more: http://www.kmbc.com/news/health/Offi...#ixzz2HfItPWQ7

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Indiana 2012-13 Season: Weeks 47-2 (More New Deaths; Total 27)

Week 2:
Seventeen adult influenza-associated deaths were officially reported in week 02. A total of 27 influenza deaths have been reported for the 2012/2013 season. Two are under 18 years of age.

Nine of the reported deaths were vaccinated with a 2012/2013 influenza vaccine. The vaccination status was unknown for fifteen cases, and three were documented as unvaccinated.

The ISDH does not report the number of deaths in each county until five deaths have occurred in a specific county. No county in Indiana has had five reported deaths.

Twenty of the deaths had underlying medical conditions. The most common underlying medical conditions reported were cardiac disease, COPD, diabetes mellitus, asthma, metabolic disorder, and renal disease.

The most common complication reported during acute illness was acute respiratory distress syndrome and pneumonia.

The ISDH, in cooperation with local health departments, has followed up with 17 Indiana long term care (LTC) facilities reporting respiratory illnesses. The ISDH Laboratory has identified influenza A/ H3 in patient specimens from seven of the facilities. Twenty five specimens have been obtained from 7 LTC?s reporting respiratory illness. In 2 of the facilities, two patients have been identified as being positive for both influenza A/ H3 and influenza B. Both co-infected patients died. Two LTC?s reporting respiratory illness that had negative specimens are being tested further to assist in identifying other respiratory viruses that may be circulating.

ILI:4.07%
ED ILI: 4.2%
63% positive for influenza; majority A/H3

http://www.in.gov/isdh/22104.htm

[Giuseppe]

Re: Indiana 2012-13 Season: Weeks 47-2 (More New Deaths; Total 27)

[Source: Indiana Health Department, full text: (LINK). Edited.]

Flu-Related Deaths in Indiana Now at 27 (1/16/2013)

Start Date: 1/16/2013 Start Time: 12:00 AM - End Date: 1/16/2013 End Time: 11:59 PM



INDIANAPOLIS?State health officials are now reporting 27 deaths due to flu-related illness in Indiana. The overwhelming majority of the deaths, 24, have occurred in individuals older than 65 years. By comparison, Indiana had no flu-related deaths during the 2011/12 season and three deaths in the 2010/11 flu season.

State health officials, in cooperation with local health departments, have reached out to long term care facilities to advise on the seriousness of influenza and provide recommendations for reducing its spread and encouraging the facilities to offer the vaccine to residents and staff.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now reporting that flu-deaths have reached epidemic levels, which simply means the nation is experiencing a higher number of flu-related deaths than was expected.

?We are experiencing a more severe season than in recent years, however it?s important to recognize that flu is unpredictable and we have been through this before,? said State Health Commissioner William VanNess II, M.D. ?Everyone older than 6 months should be vaccinated as a first line of defense. Frequent hand washing, covering your cough and staying home if you?re not feeling well will also help protect you and keep the flu from spreading.?

No shortage of flu vaccine is being reported, but health officials say there are reports of some locations temporarily depleting their supply due to the current high demand. A flu vaccine locator can be found at www.StateHealth.in.gov. Flu vaccine can usually be found at local health departments, pharmacies and with health care providers.

In a report last week, the CDC said the 2012/13 influenza vaccine was about 62 percent effective. This season?s vaccine offers protection against the three most common strains of influenza: H3N2, H1N1 and Influenza B. The H3N2 strain appears to be predominant thus far in the 2012/13 flu season. Health officials stress that the flu vaccine is the best protection against flu.

Flu vaccination is recommended for anyone six months of age or older. It is especially important for those at higher risk of complications related to the flu, to get vaccinated. High risk individuals include pregnant women, young children, people with chronic illnesses and/or compromised immune systems and the elderly.

Symptoms of influenza include: high fever, headache, fatigue, cough, muscle aches and sore throat. Health officials encourage anyone experiencing these symptoms to contact their health care provider.

Thorough and frequent hand washing, covering your cough with a tissue or your sleeve and staying home when you are sick can all help reduce the spread of the flu.

For more information about Indiana?s 2012-2013 influenza season, visit the Indiana State Department of Health at www.StateHealth.in.gov.


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[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Indiana 2012-13 Season: Weeks 47-3 (13 New Adult Deaths; Total 40 Deaths)

Week 3:
Thirteen adult influenza-associated deaths were officially reported in week 03. A total of 40 influenza deaths have been reported for the 2012/2013 season. Two are under 18 years of age. (Fourteen of the reported deaths were vaccinated with a 2012/2013 influenza vaccine. The vaccination status was unknown for sixteen cases, and ten were documented as unvaccinated. Thirty eight of the deaths had underlying medical conditions.)

ILI: 4%; majority 5-24 years of age
ED ILI: 4.58%
44% positive for influenza; majority A/H3

Two specimens for persons 65 and older were identified as Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV.)

http://www.in.gov/isdh/22104.htm

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Indiana 2012-13 Season: Weeks 47-4 (3 New Adult Deaths; Total 43 Deaths)

Week 4: Widespread
3 new adult deaths; total 43

Seventeen of the reported deaths were vaccinated with a 2012/2013 influenza vaccine. The vaccination statuswas unknown for sixteen cases, and ten were documented as unvaccinated.
The ISDH does not report the number of deaths in each county until five deaths have occurred in a specific county. Marion County has had five reported deaths.
Forty two of the deaths had underlying medical conditions. One death did not indicate there were underlying medical conditions. The most commonly reported underlying medical conditions were Cardiac Disease, COPD,Diabetes, Asthma and Renal Disease.
The most common complication reported during acute illness was acute respiratory distress syndrome and pneumonia. Other complications collected on the reports were shock, altered mental status, sepsis, dehydration, pulmonary hemorrhage and urinary tract infection.

ILI: 3.54%
ED ILI: 4.16%
64.5% positive for influenza; majority A/H3

http://www.in.gov/isdh/22104.htm

[Giuseppe]

Re: Indiana 2012-13 Season: Weeks 47-4 (3 New Adult Deaths; Total 43 Deaths)

[Source: Indiana Department of Health, full page: (LINK).]

Indiana Flu Deaths Holding at 43

Start Date: 1/30/2013 - Start Time: 12:00 AM / End Date: 1/30/2013 - End Time: 11:59 PM



INDIANAPOLIS?Influenza deaths in Indiana remain at 43, after consistently rising since earlier this month. Most deaths involve individuals 65 and older and those with underlying medical conditions, such as heart disease, asthma, diabetes and renal disease. Health officials say individuals 65 and older are strongly encouraged to seek medical attention promptly if they are experiencing flu symptoms.

Symptoms of influenza include: high fever, headache, fatigue, cough, muscle aches and sore throat. Health officials encourage anyone experiencing these symptoms to contact their health care provider.

Although nationally influenza-like illness remains high, it appears to be decreasing in some areas, including the Midwest, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. State health officials remind Hoosiers to get vaccinated and practice the three Cs: clean your hands, cover your cough, and contain the spread of germs by staying home if you are sick.

The Indiana State Department of Health issues a weekly flu report on Wednesdays which is available on its website, www.StateHealth.in.gov. Visitors can also find a flu vaccine locator.

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Contact Information: Name: Ken Severson

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[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Indiana 2012-13 Season: Weeks 47-5 (One New Pediatric and Three New Adult Deaths; Total 47)

Week 5: Widespread
1 new pediatric and 3 new adult deaths; total 47 (3 of which were pediatric)

ILI: 3.16%; majority 5-24 years of age
ED ILI: 3.5%
74% positive for influenza; majority A/H3 (NOTE: One coinfection with A/H3N2 and B)

1 school reported absenteeism of over 20%; total schools reporting over 20% for the season have been 3

http://www.in.gov/isdh/22104.htm

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Indiana 2012-13 Season: Weeks 47-6 (One New Pediatric and Eight New Adult Deaths; Total 56)

Week 6: Widespread
1 new pediatric and 8 new adult deaths; total 56 (4 of which were pediatric)

ILI: 3.06%; majority 5-49 years of age
ED ILI: 2.86%
61% positive for influenza; majority A/H3

http://www.in.gov/isdh/22104.htm