Iowa Influenza 2016

[Ronan Kelly]

Link to Iowa Flu Report Archive: https://idph.iowa.gov/influenza/reports

Influenza Widespread in Iowa
Posted: Tuesday, February 9th, 2016 at 6:23 am
Author: Sally Y. Hart - KCII News

Influenza is widespread in Iowa. According to the Iowa Influenza Surveillance Network, five percent of rapid tests are positive for the virus across the state. So far this season, there have been six influenza-associated deaths in Iowa.
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For the week ending January 30, 2016 - Week 4

https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/79/Reports/Flu%20Reports/IA%20Influenza%20Report%20-%20Week%204%202016.pdf

Quick Stats
Percent of outpatient visits for ILI 0.71% (baseline 1.7%)
Percent of influenza rapid test positive 5.0% (34/686)
Percent of RSV rapid tests positive 36.1% (95/263)
Percent school absence due to illness 2.54%
Number of schools with ≥10% absence due to illness 0
Influenza-associated hospitalizations 5/5,565 inpatients surveyed
Influenza-associated mortality -all ages (Cumulative) 6
Influenza-associated pediatric mortality (Cumulative) 0

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For the week ending February 6, 2016 - Week 5

Quick Stats
Percent of outpatient visits for ILI
0.53% (baseline 1.7%)
Percent of influenza rapid test positive 6.2% (47/762)
Percent of RSV rapid tests positive 41.7% (149/357)
Percent school absence due to illness
2.35%
Number of schools with ≥10% absence due to illness 0
Influenza-associated hospitalizations
3/1,184 inpatients surveyed
Influenza-associated mortality -all ages (Cumulative)
6
Influenza-associated pediatric mortality (Cumulative) 0
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https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/79/Reports/Flu%20Reports/IA%20Influenza%20Report%20-%20Week%205%202016.pdf

For the week ending February 13, 2016 - Week 6
Percent of outpatient visits for ILI
0.56% (baseline 1.7%)
Percent of influenza rapid test positive 10.7% (105/984)
Percent of RSV rapid tests positive 39.4% (149/378)
Percent school absence due to illness
2.44%
Number of schools with ≥10% absence due to illness 1
Influenza-associated hospitalizations
8/2,171 inpatients surveyed
Influenza-associated mortality -all ages (Cumulative)
7
Influenza-associated pediatric mortality (Cumulative) 0
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Iowa statewide activity summary:
Influenza remains widespread in Iowa. For this reporting week, the State Hygienic Laboratory (SHL) confirmed 24 cases of influenza A and 1
case of influenza B. Eight influenza-related hospitalizations were reported from sentinel hospitals. The proportion of outpatient visits due to
influenza-like illness (ILI) was 0.56 percent which is below the regional baseline. One school reported 10 percent or greater absenteeism due
to illness, which included influenza-like symptoms. No influenza outbreaks have been reported in Iowa long-term care facilities so far this
influenza season. In this reporting week, 12 adenovirus, two parainfluenza virus type 1, one parainfluenza virus type 2, one parainfluenza virus
type 3, two parainfluenza virus type 4, 18 rhinovirus/enterovirus, 65 RSV, and 20 hMPV were detected from surveillance sites.
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https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/79/Reports/Flu%20Reports/IA%20Influenza%20Report%20-%20Week%206%202016.pdf

[Ronan Kelly]

Iowa Influenza Surveillance Network (IISN)
Influenza-like Illness (ILI) and Other Respiratory Viruses
Weekly Activity Report
For the week ending February 20, 2016 - Week 7

https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/79/Reports/Flu%20Reports/IA%20Influenza%20Report%20-%20Week%207%202016.pdf

Quick Stats
Percent of outpatient visits for ILI1
1.21% (baseline 1.7%)
Percent of influenza rapid test positive 13.4% (140/1046)
Percent of RSV rapid tests positive 36.3% (132/364)
Percent school absence due to illness2
2.71%
Number of schools with ≥10% absence due to illness 3
Influenza-associated hospitalizations3
18/2,138 inpatients surveyed
Influenza-associated mortality -all ages (Cumulative)4
9
Influenza-associated pediatric mortality (Cumulative) 0
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Iowa statewide activity summary:
Influenza activity is increasing in Iowa. For this reporting week, the State Hygienic Laboratory (SHL) confirmed 16 cases of influenza A and 15
case of influenza B. Eighteen influenza-related hospitalizations were reported from sentinel hospitals. The proportion of outpatient visits due
to influenza-like illness (ILI) was 1.21 percent which is below the regional baseline. Three schools reported 10 percent or greater absenteeism
due to illness, which included influenza-like symptoms. No influenza outbreaks have been reported in Iowa long-term care facilities so far this
influenza season. In this reporting week, 12 adenovirus, two parainfluenza virus type 1, two parainfluenza virus type 4, 24 rhinovirus/
enterovirus, 83 RSV, and 23 hMPV were detected from surveillance sites.
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For the week ending February 27, 2016 - Week 8

https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/79/Reports/Flu%20Reports/IA%20Influenza%20Report%20-%20Week%208%202016.pdf

Quick Stats
Percent of outpatient visits for ILI1
1.16% (baseline 1.7%)
Percent of influenza rapid test positive 19.1% (306/1599)
Percent of RSV rapid tests positive 32.9% (167/508)
Percent school absence due to illness2
2.46%
Number of schools with ≥10% absence due to illness 1
Influenza-associated hospitalizations3
34/5,508 inpatients surveyed
Influenza-associated mortality -all ages (Cumulative)
11
Influenza-associated pediatric mortality (Cumulative) 0
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[Ronan Kelly]

For the week ending March 5, 2016 - Week 9

https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/73/Kemi/IA%20Influenza%20Report%20-%20Week%209%202016.pdf

Quick Stats
Percent of outpatient visits for ILI
1.62% (baseline 1.7%)
Percent of influenza rapid test positive 20.2% (354/1754)
Percent of RSV rapid tests positive 32.7% (144/441)
Percent school absence due to illness
2.48%
Number of schools with ≥10% absence due to illness 6
Influenza-associated hospitalizations
37/5,465 inpatients surveyed
Influenza-associated mortality -all ages (Cumulative)
13
Influenza-associated pediatric mortality (Cumulative) 0
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https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/73/Kemi/IA%20Influenza%20Report%20-%20Week%209%202016.pdf

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For the week ending March 12, 2016 - Week 10

https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/79/Reports/Flu%20Reports/IA%20Influenza%20Report%20-%20Week%2010%202016.pdf

Quick Stats
Percent of outpatient visits for ILI1
1.23% (baseline 1.7%)
Percent of influenza rapid test positive 23.6% (395/1672)
Percent of RSV rapid tests positive 25.4% (84/331)
Percent school absence due to illness2
2.51%
Number of schools with ≥10% absence due to illness 4
Influenza-associated hospitalizations3
50/5,326 inpatients surveyed
Influenza-associated mortality -all ages (Cumulative)4
16
Influenza-associated pediatric mortality (Cumulative) 0
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For the week ending March 19, 2016 - Week 11

https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/79/Reports/Flu%20Reports/IA%20Influenza%20Report%20-%20Week%2011%202016.pdf

Quick Stats
Percent of outpatient visits for ILI1
0.48% (baseline 1.7%)
Percent of influenza rapid test positive 19.9% (360/1810)
Percent of RSV rapid tests positive 23.8% (93/391)
Percent school absence due to illness2
2.53%
Number of schools with ≥10% absence due to illness 1
Influenza-associated hospitalizations3
27/4,124 inpatients surveyed
Influenza-associated mortality -all ages (Cumulative)4
18
Influenza-associated pediatric mortality (Cumulative) 0
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For the week ending March 26, 2016 - Week 12

https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/79/Reports/Flu%20Reports/IA%20Influenza%20Report%20-%20Week%2012%202016.pdf

Quick Stats
Percent of outpatient visits for ILI
0.92% (baseline 1.7%)
Percent of influenza rapid test positive 19.8% (340/1713)
Percent of RSV rapid tests positive 19.5% (59/302)
Percent school absence due to illness
1.92%
Number of schools with ≥10% absence due to illness 1
Influenza-associated hospitalizations
34/5,307 inpatients surveyed
Influenza-associated mortality -all ages (Cumulative)
20
Influenza-associated pediatric mortality (Cumulative) 0
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For the week ending April 9, 2016 - Week 14

https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/79/Reports/Flu%20Reports/IA%20Influenza%20Report%20-%20Week%2014%202016.pdf

Quick Stats
Percent of outpatient visits for ILI1
0.26% (baseline 1.7%)
Percent of influenza rapid test positive 16.7% (198/1187)
Percent of RSV rapid tests positive 18.2% (34/187)
Percent school absence due to illness2
2.14%
Number of schools with ≥10% absence due to illness 0
Influenza-associated hospitalizations3
11/5,164 inpatients surveyed
Influenza-associated mortality -all ages (Cumulative)4
34
Influenza-associated pediatric mortality (Cumulative) 0
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Weekly Activity Report
For the week ending April 16, 2016 - Week 15

https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/79/Reports/Flu%20Reports/IA%20Influenza%20Report%20-%20Week%2015%202016.pdf

Quick Stats
Percent of outpatient visits for ILI1
0.64% (baseline 1.7%)
Percent of influenza rapid test positive 17.4 % (183/1050)
Percent of RSV rapid tests positive 11.9% (17/143)
Percent school absence due to illness2
1.96%
Number of schools with ≥10% absence due to illness 1
Influenza-associated hospitalizations3
11/5,220 inpatients surveyed
Influenza-associated mortality -all ages (Cumulative)4
37
Influenza-associated pediatric mortality (Cumulative) 0
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For the week ending April 23, 2016 - Week 16

https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/79/Reports/Flu%20Reports/IA%20Influenza%20Report%20-%20Week%2016%202016.pdf

Quick Stats
Percent of outpatient visits for ILI1
0.62% (baseline 1.7%)
Percent of influenza rapid test positive 14.1 % (103/733)
Percent of RSV rapid tests positive 7.7% (9/117)
Percent school absence due to illness2
1.86%
Number of schools with ≥10% absence due to illness 1
Influenza-associated hospitalizations3
11/5,416 inpatients surveyed
Influenza-associated mortality -all ages (Cumulative)4
37
Influenza-associated pediatric mortality (Cumulative) 0
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[Ronan Kelly]

For the week ending April 30, 2016 - Week 17

https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/79/Reports/Flu%20Reports/IA%20Influenza%20Report%20-%20Week%2017%202016.pdf

Quick Stats
Percent of outpatient visits for ILI
0.47% (baseline 1.7%)
Percent of influenza rapid test positive 11.5% (54/471)
Percent of RSV rapid tests positive 5.6% (4/71)
Percent school absence due to illness
1.82%
Number of schools with ≥10% absence due to illness 0

Influenza-associated hospitalizations
8/4,621 inpatients surveyed

Influenza-associated mortality -all ages (Cumulative)
40
Influenza-associated pediatric mortality (Cumulative) 0
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