South Carolina 2013-14 Flu Season Wks 44-28: 2 Total Pediatric Deaths

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http://www.scdhec.gov/flu/flu-activity-surveillance.htm

Week 44, ending Nov 2, 2013

Influenza Activity Level: LOCAL

ILI Activity Status (South Carolina baseline is 2.05%*): The state ILI percentage was .49%. These data reflect reports from 14 (46.7%) providers.

SC Viral Isolate and RT-PCR Activity: Three positive specimens were reported. Since 9/29/13, 15 positive specimens have been reported.

Positive Rapid Flu Test Activity: One hundred seventy seven positive rapid tests were reported. Since 9/29/13, 455 positive rapid tests have been reported.

Hospitalizations: Six lab confirmed hospitalizations were reported. Since 9/29/13, 22 lab confirmed hospitalizations have been reported.
Deaths: No lab confirmed deaths were reported.

For the current MMWR reporting week, three positive specimens were reported.

For the current MMWR reporting week, 177 positive rapid antigen tests were reported. Of these, 145 were influenza A, 3 were influenza A/B, 27 were influenza B and 2 were unknown. This compares to 90 this time last year.

For the current MMWR reporting week, 6 lab confirmed influenza hospitalizations were reported. No lab confirmed influenza deaths were reported.*
* Lab confirmation for hospitalizations and deaths includes culture, PCR, DFA, IFA, and rapid test.

http://www.scdhec.gov/flu/docs/FluWatchMMWRWk1344.pdf

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The news is reporting the first flu death of this season in Dorchester County; see this thread:

http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=213406

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Re: South Carolina 2013-2014 Influenza Season

Week 45, ending Nov 9

Influenza Activity Level: LOCAL

ILI Activity Status (South Carolina baseline is 2.05%*): The state ILI percentage was .50%. These data reflect reports from 11 (35.5%) providers.

SC Viral Isolate and RT-PCR Activity: Twelve positive specimens were reported. Since 9/29/13, 27 positive specimens have been reported.

Positive Rapid Flu Test Activity: Two hundred ninety one positive rapid tests were reported. Since 9/29/13, 746 positive rapid tests have been reported. Of these 291 tests, 268 were influenza A, 2 were influenza A/B, and 21 were influenza B. This compares to 54 this time last year.

Hospitalizations: Twelve lab confirmed hospitalizations were reported. Since 9/29/13, 34 lab confirmed hospitalizations have been reported.
Deaths: One lab confirmed death was reported. Since 9/29/13, one lab confirmed death was reported.

http://www.scdhec.gov/flu/docs/FluWatchMMWRWk1345.pdf

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Re: South Carolina 2013-14 Influenza Season Wks 44-45

Week 46, ending Nov 16

Influenza Activity Level: LOCAL

ILI Activity Status (South Carolina baseline is 2.05%*): The state ILI percentage was .26%. These data reflect reports from 12 (46.7%) providers.

SC Viral Isolate and RT-PCR Activity: Six positive specimens were reported. Since 9/29/13, 33 positive specimens have been reported.

Positive Rapid Flu Test Activity: Four hundred and one positive rapid tests were reported. Since 9/29/13, 1147 positive rapid tests have been reported.

Hospitalizations: Thirty nine lab confirmed hospitalizations were reported. Since 9/29/13, 73 lab confirmed hospitalizations have been reported.

Deaths: One lab confirmed death was reported. Since 9/29/13, two lab confirmed deaths have been reported.

http://www.scdhec.gov/flu/docs/FluWatchMMWRWk1346.pdf

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Re: South Carolina 2013-14 Influenza Season Wks 44-47

Week 47, ending Nov 23

Influenza Activity Level: LOCAL

ILI Activity Status (South Carolina baseline is 2.05%*): The state ILI percentage was .65%. These data reflect reports from 13 (41.9%) providers.

SC Viral Isolate and RT-PCR Activity: Seven positive specimens were reported (all 7 were A H1N1) . Since 9/29/13, 42 positive specimens have been reported.

Positive Rapid Flu Test Activity: Nine hundred and eighty nine positive rapid tests were reported. Since 9/29/13, 2136 positive rapid tests have been reported.

Hospitalizations: Fifty lab confirmed hospitalizations were reported. Since 9/29/13, 123 lab confirmed hospitalizations have been reported.

Deaths: One lab confirmed death was reported. Since 9/29/13, three lab confirmed deaths have been reported. (All 3 were in the 50-64 age group).

For the current MMWR reporting week, 989 positive rapid antigen tests were reported. Of these, 919 were influenza A, 6 were influenza A/B, and 64 were influenza B. This compares to 1601 this time last year.

http://www.scdhec.gov/flu/docs/FluWatchMMWRWk1347.pdf

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Re: South Carolina 2013-14 Influenza Season Wks 44-48

Week 48, ending Nov 30

Influenza Activity Level: REGIONAL

ILI Activity Status (South Carolina baseline is 2.05%*): The state ILI percentage was 1.09%. These data reflect reports from 13 (41.9%) providers.

SC Viral Isolate and RT-PCR Activity: Ten positive specimens were reported. Since 9/29/13, 52 positive specimens have been reported.

Positive Rapid Flu Test Activity: One thousand and seventy-seven positive rapid tests were reported. Since 9/29/13, 3213 positive rapid tests have been reported.

Hospitalizations: Fifty-two lab confirmed hospitalizations were reported. Since 9/29/13, 175 lab confirmed hospitalizations have been reported.

Deaths: Two lab confirmed deaths were reported. Since 9/29/13, five lab confirmed deaths have been reported.

Current week positive confirmatory tests:
A H1N1: 8
A Unsubtypable: 1
Influenza B: 1

For the current MMWR reporting week, 1077 positive rapid antigen tests were reported. Of these, 1004 were influenza A, 1 was influenza A/B, 1 was unknown and 71 were influenza B. This compares to 3721 this time last year.

http://www.scdhec.gov/flu/docs/FluWatchMMWRWk1348.pdf

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Re: South Carolina 2013-14 Influenza Season Wks 44-49

Week 49, ending Dec 7

Influenza Activity Level: REGIONAL

ILI Activity Status (South Carolina baseline is 2.05%*): The state ILI percentage was 1.76%. These data reflect reports from 12 (38.7%) providers.

SC Viral Isolate and RT-PCR Activity: Twenty-three positive specimens were reported. Since 9/29/13, 75 positive specimens have been reported.

Positive Rapid Flu Test Activity: One thousand nine hundred and sixty-six positive rapid tests were reported. Since 9/29/13, 5215 positive rapid tests have been reported.

Hospitalizations: Eighty-one lab confirmed hospitalizations were reported. Since 9/29/13, 256 lab confirmed hospitalizations have been reported.

Deaths: One lab confirmed death was reported. Since 9/29/13, six lab confirmed deaths have been reported.

During the most recent MMWR week, 1.76 % of patient visits to SC ILINet providers were due to ILI. This is below the state baseline (2.05%). This ILI percentage compares to 3.97 % this time last year. Reports were received from providers in 10 counties, representing all 4 regions. The statewide percentage of ER visits with fever-flu syndrome was 7.03%.

For the current MMWR reporting week, 1976 positive rapid antigen tests were reported. Of these, 1816 were influenza A, 38 were influenza A/B, 6 were unknown, and 116 were influenza B. This compares to 9926 this time last year.

http://www.scdhec.gov/flu/docs/FluWatchMMWRWk1349.pdf

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Re: South Carolina 2013-14 Influenza Season Wks 44-50

Week 50, ending Dec 14

Influenza Activity Level: REGIONAL

ILI Activity Status (South Carolina baseline is 2.05%*): The state ILI percentage was .89%. These data reflect reports from 9 (29%) providers.

SC Viral Isolate and RT-PCR Activity: 29 positive specimens were reported. Since 9/29/13, 106 positive specimens have been reported.

Hospitalizations: 74 lab confirmed hospitalizations were reported. Since 9/29/13, 333 lab confirmed hospitalizations have been reported.

Deaths: No lab confirmed deaths were reported. Since 9/29/13, six lab confirmed deaths have been reported.

During the most recent MMWR week, .85 % of patient visits to SC ILINet providers were due to ILI. This is below the state baseline (2.05%). This ILI percentage compares to 3.61 % this time last year. Reports were received from providers in 10 counties, representing 3 of the 4 regions. The statewide percentage of ER visits with fever-flu syndrome was 6.89%.

For the current MMWR reporting week, 2206 positive rapid antigen tests were reported. Of these, 2056 were influenza A, 26 were influenza A/B, 3 were unknown, and 121 were influenza B. This compares to 9129 this time last year.

http://www.scdhec.gov/flu/docs/FluWatchMMWRWk1350.pdf

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Re: South Carolina 2013-14 Influenza Season Wks 44-51

Week 51, ending Dec 21

Influenza Activity Level: REGIONAL

? ILI Activity Status (South Carolina baseline is 2.05%*): The state ILI percentage was 2.31%. These data reflect reports from 11 (35.5%) providers.

? SC Viral Isolate and RT-PCR Activity: 38 positive specimens were reported. Since 9/29/13, 144 positive specimens have been reported.

?Positive Rapid Flu Test Activity: 2422 rapid tests were reported. Since 9/29/13, 9843 positive rapid tests have been reported.

?Hospitalizations: 67 lab confirmed hospitalizations were reported. Since 9/29/13, 401 lab confirmed hospitalizations have been reported.

? Deaths: No lab confirmed deaths were reported. Since 9/29/13, six lab confirmed deaths have been reported.

? During the most recent MMWR week, 2.31 % of patient visits to SC ILINet providers were due to ILI. This is below the state baseline (2.05%). This ILI percentage compares to 6.16 % this time last year. Reports were received from providers in 11 counties, representing 3 of the 4 regions.

http://www.scdhec.gov/flu/docs/FluWatchMMWRWk1351.pdf

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Re: South Carolina 2013-14 Influenza Season Wks 44-52, 1 New Pediatric Death, 1 Total

Week 52, ending Dec 28

Influenza Activity Level: REGIONAL

Deaths: Three lab confirmed deaths were reported. Since 9/29/13, 9 lab confirmed deaths have been reported.

Note: In week 50, S. Carolina reported a total of 6 deaths; they were in the 18-49 and 50-64 age groups. So this week, the chart shows at least 1 pediatric death and 1 65+ death. I haven't seen this pediatric death in either the CDC report or the MMWR.



Hospitalizations: 190 lab confirmed hospitalizations were reported. Since 9/29/13, 785 lab confirmed hospitalizations have been reported.

ILI Activity Status (South Carolina baseline is 2.05%*): The state ILI percentage was 2.72%. These data reflect reports from 11 (35.5%) providers.

SC Viral Isolate and RT-PCR Activity: 41 positive specimens were reported. Since 9/29/13, 185 positive specimens have been reported.

Positive Rapid Flu Test Activity: Since 9/29/13, 13,781 positive rapid tests have been reported. For the current reporting week, 3938 positive rapid antigen tests were reported. Of these, 3736 were influenza A, 45 were influenza A/B, 155 were influenza B, and 2 were unknown. This compares to 4503 this time last year.

http://www.scdhec.gov/flu/docs/FluWatchMMWRWk1352.pdf

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Re: South Carolina 2013-14 Flu Season Wks 44-01, Pediatric Deaths Reported; Numbers Unknown

Wk 01, ending Jan 4

Influenza deaths: 5 current week, 17 STD
Hospitalizations: 228 current week, 870 STD

Note: S. Carolina does not report numbers for each age group and the CDC has not reported any pediatric deaths for this state.

During the most recent MMWR week, 2.53 % of patient visits to SC ILINet providers were due to ILI. This is above the state baseline (2.05%). This ILI percentage compares to 2.12 % this time last year. Reports were received from providers in 8 counties, representing 3 of the 4 regions. The statewide percentage of ER visits with fever-flu syndrome was 8.97%.

For the current MMWR reporting week, 3710 positive rapid antigen tests were reported. Of these, 3476 were influenza A, 47 were influenza A/B, 162 were influenza B, and 25 were unknown. This compares to 3434 this time last year.

http://www.scdhec.gov/flu/docs/FluWatchMMWRWk1401.pdf

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Re: South Carolina 2013-14 Flu Season Wks 44-02, 1 New Pediatric Death; 3 Total

Wk 2, ending Jan 11

Deaths:
8 lab confirmed deaths were reported. Since 9/29/13, 30 lab confirmed deaths have been reported.

Hospitalizations:
162 lab confirmed hospitalizations were reported. Since 9/29/13, 1059 lab confirmed hospitalizations have been reported.

19,499 (92.7%) of all laboratory-confirmed cases this season are influenza A, 1095 (5.2%) are influenza B, 384 (1.8%) are influenza A/B, and 49 (0.2%%) are of unknown type.

http://www.scdhec.gov/flu/docs/FluWatchMMWRWk1402.pdf

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Re: South Carolina 2013-14 Flu Season Wks 44-03: 1 New Pediatric Death, 4 Total

Wk 03, ending Jan 18

1 new pediatric death was among the 11 lab-confirmed deaths reported this week.
41 lab-confirmed deaths have been reported since 9/29/13



2926 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza were reported from 40 counties. 23,956 cases have been reported this season, with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in 43 counties.

12 (17.9%) of 67 positive confirmatory tests were reported from the BOL last week and 55(82.1%) positive confirmatory tests were reported from other labs last week; 51 influenza A (H1N1) viruses, 14 influenza A unsubtyped viruses, 1 influenza A (H3) virus and 1 influenza B virus.

22,165 (92.5%) of all laboratory-confirmed cases this season are influenza A, 1280 (5.3%) are influenza B, 449 (1.9%) are influenza A/B, and 62 (0.3%) are of unknown type

http://www.scdhec.gov/flu/docs/FluWatchMMWRWk1403.pdf

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Re: South Carolina 2013-14 Flu Season Wks 44-04: 0 New Pediatric Death, 2 Total

Wk 04, ending Jan 25

8 lab confirmed deaths were reported.
49 lab confirmed deaths have been reported since 9/29/13.

Note: the current week is wrong in this chart plus the ages of the deceased don't correlate with last week. They seem to have redistributed the 4 pediatric deaths from last week; so now there are only 2 pediatric deaths. Additionally, MMWR/CDC lists no ped deaths for this state.


? 2,992 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza were reported from 40 counties. 26,948 cases have been reported this season, with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in 43 counties.
? 20 (28.6%) of 70 positive confirmatory tests were reported from the BOL last week and 50(71.4%) positive confirmatory tests were reported from other labs last week; 62 influenza A (H1N1) viruses, 6 influenza A unsubtyped viruses, and 2 influenza B viruses.
? 24,792 (91.9%) of all laboratory-confirmed cases this season are influenza A, 1,583 (5.9%) are influenza B, 502 (1.9%) are influenza A/B, and 71 (0.3%) are of unknown type.

http://www.scdhec.gov/flu/docs/FluWatchMMWRWk1404.pdf

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Re: South Carolina 2013-14 Flu Season Wks 44-07: 0 New Pediatric Deaths, 2 Total

Wk 07, ending Feb 15

7 lab confirmed deaths were reported.
Since 9/29/13, 67 lab confirmed deaths have been reported.

71 lab confirmed hospitalizations were reported.
Since 9/29/13, 1619 lab confirmed hospitalizations have been reported.



* 781 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza were reported from 32 counties. 32,170 cases have been reported this season, with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in 45 counties.
* 5 (26.3%) of 19 positive confirmatory tests were reported from the BOL last week and 14 (73.7%) positive confirmatory tests were reported from other labs last week; 17 influenza A (H1N1) viruses, 1 influenza A unsubtyped virus, and 1 unknown subtype.
* 29,283 (91.0%) of all laboratory-confirmed cases this season are influenza A, 2,144 (6.7%) are influenza B, 584 (1.7%) are influenza A/B, and 159 (0.49%) are of unknown type.

http://www.scdhec.gov/flu/docs/FluWatchMMWRWk1407.pdf

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Re: South Carolina 2013-14 Flu Season Wks 44-09: 0 New Pediatric Deaths, 2 Total

Wks 8 and 9, ending Mar 1





* 367 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza were reported from 31 counties. 33,133 cases have been reported this season, with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in 45 counties.
* 3 (25.0%) of 12 positive confirmatory tests were reported from the BOL last week and 9 (75.0%) positive confirmatory tests were reported from other labs last week; 9 influenza A (H1N1) viruses and 3 influenza A unsubtyped viruses.
* 29,979 (90.5%) of all laboratory-confirmed cases this season are influenza A, 2,384 (7.2%) are influenza B, 600 (1.8%) are influenza A/B, and 170 (0.51%) are of unknown type.

http://www.scdhec.gov/flu/docs/FluWatchMMWRWk1409%20(1).pdf