Ohio 2013-14 Flu Season Wks 44-02

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http://www.odh.ohio.gov/features/odhfeatures/seasflu/seasonalinfluenza.aspx

Week 44, ending Nov 2, 2013

Current Influenza Activity Levels: Sporadic

Summary:
* Public health surveillance data sources indicate minimal intensity for influenza-like illness in outpatient settings reported by Ohio?s sentinel providers.
* Five influenza-associated hospitalizations were reported in the Central Region, 1 in the West Central Region, 2 in the East Central Region, 1 in the Southeast Region, and 2 in the Northwest Region.
* The percentage of emergency department visits with patients exhibiting constitutional symptoms are above baseline levels statewide.

State Surveillance Data:
* ODH lab reported results for those cases that are PCR positive for seasonal influenza. Positive results: (0) (through 11/2/13).
* No pediatric influenza-associated mortalities have been reported for the 2013-14 season (through 11/2/13).
* Incidence of confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations in 2013-2014 season = 29 (through 11/2/13).

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Re: Ohio 2013-2014 Influenza Season Wk 44

Week 46, ending Nov 16

Current Influenza Activity Levels: Sporadic

Summary:
Public health surveillance data sources indicate minimal intensity for influenza-like illness in outpatient settings reported by Ohio?s sentinel providers. Seven influenza-associated hospitalizations were reported in the Central Region, 5 in the Northeast Region, 2 in the East Central Region, and 1 in the Southwest Region.
The percentage of emergency department visits with patients exhibiting constitutional symptoms are above baseline levels statewide.

State Surveillance Data:
* ODH lab reported results for those cases that are PCR positive for seasonal influenza. Positive results: (1) A/PdH1 (through 11/16/13).
* No pediatric influenza-associated mortalities have been reported for the 2013-14 season (through 11/16/13).
* Incidence of confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations in 2013-2014 season = 55 (through 11/16/13).

http://www.odh.ohio.gov/~/media/ODH/ASSETS/Files/web%20team/features/Week%2046.ashx

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Re: Ohio 2013-14 Influenza Season Wks 44-47

Week 47, ending Nov 23

Current Influenza Activity Levels: Sporadic

Six influenza-associated hospitalizations were reported in the Northeast Region, 4 each in the Central and East Central Regions, 2 in the Southwest Region, 2 in the Southeast Region, and 1 in the Northwest Region. The percentage of emergency department visits with patients exhibiting constitutional symptoms are below baseline levels statewide.

? ODH lab reported results for those cases that are PCR positive for seasonal influenza. Positive results: (2) A/PdH1, (1) B (through 11/23/13).
? No pediatric influenza-associated mortalities have been reported for the 2013-14 season (through 11/23/13).
? Incidence of confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations in 2013-2014 season = 74 (through 11/23/13).

http://www.odh.ohio.gov/~/media/ODH/ASSETS/Files/web%20team/features/Week%2047.ashx

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Re: Ohio 2013-14 Influenza Season Wks 44-49

Week 49, ending Dec 7

Current Influenza Activity Levels: Local

Summary:
? Public health surveillance data sources indicate minimal intensity for influenza-like illness in outpatient settings reported by Ohio?s sentinel providers.
? Twenty four influenza-associated hospitalizations were reported in the Northeast Region, 9 in the East Central Region, 5 in the Central Region, 4 in the South West Region, 3 in the Northwest Region, and 1 in the West Central Rregion.
?The percentage of emergency department visits with patients exhibiting constitutional symptoms are above baseline levels statewide.

State Surveillance Data:
? ODH lab reported results for those cases that are PCR positive for seasonal influenza. Positive results: (10) A/PdH1; (1) Influenza B (through 12/7/13).
? No pediatric influenza-associated mortalities have been reported for the 2013-14 season (through 12/7/13).
? Incidence of confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations in 2013-2014 season = 135 (through 12/7/13).

http://www.odh.ohio.gov/~/media/ODH/ASSETS/Files/web%20team/features/Week%2049.ashx

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Re: Ohio 2013-14 Influenza Season Wks 44-50

Week 50, ending Dec 14

Influenza Activity Levels: Local

Summary: Public health surveillance data sources indicate minimal intensity for influenza-like illness in outpatient settings reported by Ohio?s sentinel providers. Forty influenza-associated hospitalizations were reported in the Northeast Region, 15 in the East Central Region, 13 in the Central Region, 9 in the South West Region, 3 in the Northwest Region, and 1 in the West Central Region. The percentage of emergency department visits with patients exhibiting constitutional symptoms are below baseline levels statewide.

State Surveillance Data:
? ODH lab reported results for those cases that are PCR positive for seasonal influenza. Positive results: (24) A/PdH1; (1) Influenza B (through 12/14/13).
? No pediatric influenza-associated mortalities have been reported for the 2013-14 season (through 12/14/13).
? Incidence of confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations in 2013-2014 season = 216 (through 12/14/13).

Note: Ohio also tracks thermometer sales and posts Google Flu Trends graph.

http://www.odh.ohio.gov/~/media/ODH/ASSETS/Files/web%20team/features/Week%2050.ashx

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Re: Ohio 2013-14 Influenza Season Wks 44-51

Week 51, ending Dec 21

Influenza Activity Levels: Local

Summary:
Public health surveillance data sources indicate minimal intensity for influenza-like illness in outpatient settings reported by Ohio?s sentinel providers. Sixty influenza-associated hospitalizations were reported in the Northeast Region, 15 in the East Central Region, 4 in the Central Region, 13 in the Southwest Region, 10 in the Northwest Region, 5 in the Southeast and 15 in the West Central Region. The percentage of emergency department visits with patients exhibiting constitutional symptoms are below baseline levels statewide.

State Surveillance Data:
? ODH lab reported results for those cases that are PCR positive for seasonal influenza. Positive results: (27) A/PdH1; (1) Influenza B (through 12/21/13).
? No pediatric influenza-associated mortalities have been reported for the 2013-14 season (through 12/21/13).
? Incidence of confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations in 2013-2014 season = 338 (through 12/21/13).

http://www.odh.ohio.gov/~/media/ODH/ASSETS/Files/web%20team/features/Seasonal%20Influenza%20Activity%20Summary%202013-2014%20MMWR%20Week%2051.ashx

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Re: Ohio 2013-14 Influenza Season Wks 44-52

Week 52, ending Dec 28

Current Influenza Activity Levels: Regional

Summary: Public health surveillance data sources indicate minimal intensity for influenza-like illness in outpatient settings reported by Ohio?s sentinel providers. One hundred one influenza-associated hospitalizations were reported in the Northeast Region, 36 in the East Central Region, 18 in the Central Region, 15 in the Southwest Region, 14 in the Northwest Region, 4 in the Southeast and 8 in the West Central Region. The percentage of emergency department visits with patients exhibiting constitutional symptoms are above baseline levels statewide.

? ODH lab reported results for those cases that are PCR positive for seasonal influenza. Positive results: (29) A/PdH1; (1) A H3N2; (1) Influenza B.
? No pediatric influenza-associated mortalities have been reported for the 2013-14 season.
? Incidence of confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations in 2013-2014 season = 533.

http://www.odh.ohio.gov/~/media/ODH/ASSETS/Files/web%20team/features/Week%2052.ashx

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Re: Ohio 2013-14 Flu Season Wks 44-02

Wk 02, ending Jan 11

No pediatric influenza-associated mortalities have been reported for the 2013-14 season (through 1/11/14).

Incidence of confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations in 2013-2014 season = 1233 (through 1/11/14)

ODH lab reported results for those cases that are PCR positive for seasonal influenza. Positive results: (42) A/PdH1; (1) A H3N2; (1) Influenza B (through 1/11/14).

http://www.odh.ohio.gov/~/media/ODH/ASSETS/Files/web%20team/features/Seasonal%20Influenza%20Activity%20Summary%202013-2014%20MMWR%20Week%202.ashx