Ohio Influenza 2017-18; 60 fatalities, including 3 children

[Ronan Kelly]

Yeah - I think it's inconsistent with how we are treating other states like Texas 2,355 P&I deaths vs 137 direct flu deaths. I would leave them out. For the most part we're tracking direct cause flu deaths.

[JimO]

Lake County reports 7 flu-related deaths this season

MENTOR, Ohio? There have been seven flu-related deaths in Lake County this flu season.

The Lake County General Health District said the deaths occurred between September and now. Flu season typically lasts from October through May.

None of the victims were children. All were over the age of 65.

[Ronan Kelly]

Champaign County investigating possible flu-related death
Parker Perry Staff Writer
10:44 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 Local


Champaign County health officials are investigating a possible flu-related death.

Marcella Portis, 59, died Feb. 1 and according to her obituary, the flu might have been the cause.

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http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/champaign-county-investigating-possible-flu-related-death/gR86LugRenzt60yFvmmeVN/

[Ronan Kelly]

Four more flu-related deaths in Cuyahoga County
POSTED 7:13 PM, FEBRUARY 8, 2018, BY KARA SUTYAK AND FOX8WEBCENTRAL
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio ? The Cuyahoga County Board of Health says there have been four more flu-related deaths.

The victims were a 61-year-old woman from Cleveland; an 88-year-old woman from Cleveland; a 91-year-old woman from Cleveland; and a 93-year-old woman from Highland Heights. The deaths occurred between Jan. 28-Feb. 3.

The total reported number of deaths for the season is 21, according to the board of health.
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http://fox8.com/2018/02/08/four-more-flu-related-deaths-in-cuyahoga-county/

Ashtabula: 1
Lake: 7
Lucas 5
Montgomery 1
Cuyahoga 21
Summit 6
Total: 41

[Ronan Kelly]

Cuyahoga county

February 4 - February 10, 2018 (MMWR Week 6)
Flu activity remained ?high? this week for 2nd straight week.
5.9% deaths reported were due to pneumonia-related causes. 9 flu related deaths were reported this week; 30 flu deaths this season.
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http://www.ccbh.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2017-18-Flu-Surveillance-Report-Week-6.pdf

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[Ronan Kelly]

2018 Flu update: Death toll reaches 31 in Cuyahoga County, hospitalizations down
Updated 12:18 PM; Posted 12:17 PM
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The number of flu-related deaths has reached 31 for the season in Cuyahoga County.

Cuyahoga County reported one additional flu death, a 70-year-old Cleveland man, for this past week, according to the Cuyahoga County Board of Health.
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http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2018/02/2018_flu_update_death_toll_rea_1.html

[Ronan Kelly]

Flu activity decreases but health officials warn that the season is far from over
Friday, February 23rd 2018, 5:02 pm EST
Friday, February 23rd 2018, 5:02 pm EST
By WTOL StaffCONNECT


LUCAS COUNTY (WTOL) -
There have been 538 confirmed flu-related hospitalizations in Lucas County since October according to the Lucas County Health Department.

As a result, 10 people in Lucas County have died from complications from the flu, which includes two children.
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http://www.wtol.com/story/37579284/flu-activity-decreases-but-health-officials-warn-that-the-season-is-far-from-over

[Ronan Kelly]

Four more flu-related deaths reported in Cuyahoga County
POSTED 8:49 AM, MARCH 2, 2018, BY JEN STEER

CLEVELAND? The Cuyahoga County Board of Health reported four more flu-related deaths on Friday.

The total number of flu deaths in Cuyahoga County for the season is 35. The flu season typically lasts from October through May.

The victims are a 98-year-old Cleveland man, an 83-year-old Euclid man, an 81-year-old Olmsted Falls woman and an 87-year-old Parma woman.
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http://fox8.com/2018/03/02/four-more-flu-related-deaths-reported-in-cuyahoga-county/