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29 H1N1, 1 flu B related deaths in Northern Ireland since November.

Ronan Kelly

Ronan Kelly

Retired 2020
The Public Health Agency has confirmed there have been 13 H1N1 flu related deaths in NI since November.

Nine of those who died while suffering from the H1N1 virus had underlying health conditions.

Dr Carolyn Harper from the PHA said those who died ranged from children to a 67-year-old.

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full story at;http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-12134605
 
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Re: 13 swine flu related deaths in NI since November.

Re: 13 swine flu related deaths in NI since November.

Swine flu deaths finally revealed
Published Date: 07 January 2011

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Nine of those who died from the H1N1 virus had underlying health problems, while further information is being sought on the other four.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) said yesterday that the 13 people, aged between seven and 67-years-old, died between November 1 2010 to January 6 2011

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Mr Wells said he believed that if people had known the extent of the outbreak, they would have made more effort to vaccinate themselves or undertake preventative measures to stop them catching flu.

"20 people died during the outbreak last year, the fact that we know have 13 deaths says to me that we have a serious situation here," he said.

"We need to hear if anyone who died did so without underlying health issues, as to my knowledge that's a first for Northern Ireland."

Dr Carolyn Harper, Director of Public Health, said the latest figure of 13 would not represent all flu-related deaths in Northern Ireland, but added that the number of deaths was no different than in previous years, and is lower than that seen during last year's swine flu pandemic.

She added: "The public should therefore not be unduly concerned."

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The number of influenza deaths in Northern Ireland will now be published on a weekly basis as part of the PHA's flu bulletin.

http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=385831
 
Re: 13 swine flu related deaths in NI since November.

Re: 13 swine flu related deaths in NI since November.

Sunday, 09 January 2011
14th swine flu death in NI

Another person has died of swine flu in Northern Ireland, bringing the total number of deaths since November 2010 to 14.

The Public Health Agency confirmed the death on Sunday.

Last week, the health watchdog revealed that 13 people, including a seven-year-old, had died after contracting the deadly H1N1 strain; ten of whom had underlying health problems.

Thirty-two people now remain in intensive care.

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continues at; http://www.u.tv/News/14th-swine-flu-death-in-NI/6b01b00d-9842-4438-a8a5-118004a4c4d2
 
Swine flu virus claims two lives in NI since November

Swine flu virus claims two lives in NI since November

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-12180397

13 January 2011 Last updated at 12:53 GMT

Swine flu virus claims two lives in NI since November

The Public Health Agency has urged people to take sensible precautions to help prevent the spread of the virus

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has confirmed that two otherwise healthy people have died from swine flu in NI since November.

The PHA said 17 people with the H1N1 strain of flu have died - an increase of three on a previous update.

The agency is waiting the results of tests to determine if another person who died had other medical problems...
 
Re: 19 swine flu related deaths in Northern Ireland since November.

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Source: http://www.google.com/hostednews/uk...l7258FOMon8iyk8nw?docId=N0172391295104435808A

Two children with swine flu die

(UKPA) ? 5 hours ago
Two young children with swine flu have died in Northern Ireland.
The death of a 10-month-old baby boy was announced just hours after the authorities said a two-year-old boy with the virus had died.
The baby had underlying health problems.
It is not known if the two-year-old, who was from the Republic of Ireland, was also suffering from another condition as his family have asked for those details to remain private.
The death takes to 19 the confirmed number of people with the H1N1 virus who have died in Northern Ireland this flu season....
 
Re: 19 H1N1 flu related deaths in Northern Ireland since November.

Re: 19 H1N1 flu related deaths in Northern Ireland since November.

Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin
Northern Ireland, Week 2 (8 ?14 January 2011)

Summary

GP consultation rates for combined flu/ FLI decreased from 263.5/100,000 population (updated) in week 1 to 194.0/100,000 in week 2 (26% decrease).
o flu/FLI rates continue to remain well above the Northern Ireland threshold (70/100,000 population), but below the 2008/09 peak period.
o flu/FLI rates remain highest in the 15?44 year age group. Out-of-hours flu/FLI call rates decreased from 115.7 per 100,000 population in week 1 to 47.0 per 100,000 in week 2 (59% decrease). Out-of-hours flu/FLI call rates remain highest in the 1?4 year age group. The number of influenza A (H1N1) 2009 detections decreased from 219 (updated) in week 1 to 85 in week 2 (61% decrease). In 0-4 year olds, the number of new influenza A (H1N1) 2009 detections decreased from 38 in week 1 to 27 in week 2. 30 influenza B detections in week 2 compared with 41 (updated) in week 1 (27% decrease). Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) weekly detections decreased by 4% compared with week 1. One swine flu related death and one influenza B related death were reported in week 2 (Saturday 8 January to Friday 14 January). The total number of swine flu related deaths reported up to noon, Wednesday 19 January 2011, is 21. Of these, 18 patients had an underlying health problem, 2 did not, and 1 is not yet known.

http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/Flu Bulletin Week 2 Final_2.pdf
 
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Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin
Northern Ireland, Week 3 (15?21 January 2011)

Summary
GP consultation rates for combined flu/ FLI decreased from 190.6/100,000 population (updated) in week 2 to 126.2/100,000 in week 3 (34% decrease).
o flu/FLI rates continue to remain above the Northern Ireland threshold (70/100,000 population).
o flu/FLI rates are now highest in the 0?4 year age group. Out-of-hours flu/FLI call rates decreased from 47.4 (updated) per 100,000 population in week 2 to 30.4 per 100,000 in week 3 (36% decrease). Out-of-hours Flu/FLI rates remain highest in the 1?4 year age group. The number of influenza A (H1N1) 2009 detections decreased from 86 (updated) in week 2 to 41 in week 3 (52% decrease). In 0?4 year olds, the number of new influenza A (H1N1) 2009 detections decreased from 27 in week 2 to 12 in week 3. 33 influenza B detections in week 3 compared with 32 (updated) in week 2 (3% increase). Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) weekly detections decreased by 21% compared with week 2. Two swine flu related deaths were reported in week 3 (Saturday 15 January to Friday 21 January). The total number of swine flu related deaths reported up to noon, Wednesday 26 January 2011, is 23. Of these, 20 patients had an underlying health problem, 2 did not, and 1 is not yet known.

Key messages If the current trend continues, the peak of this year?s flu season has passed. Both consultation rates and numbers of new cases have decreased. People with underlying health problems remain at much greater risk of developing serious complications of flu. People without underlying health problems can also be affected.

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In week 3 there were 376 specimens (31 sentinel) submitted for testing to the Regional Virus Laboratory. There were 74 positive influenza specimens in this period; 41 influenza A (H1N1) 2009 and 33 influenza B. As in previous weeks the majority of influenza detections remain in the 15-64 year age group.
The median age for influenza A (H1N1) 2009 is 29 years with the median age for influenza B being 20 years.
The proportion of influenza B detections has been steadily increasing from 8% in week 50 to 45% in week 3.

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http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/Flu Bulletin Week 3 final.pdf
 
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Re: 23 H1N1, 1 flu B related deaths in Northern Ireland since November.

Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin
Northern Ireland, Week 4 (22?28 January 2011)

Summary GP consultation rates for combined flu/ FLI decreased from 117.6/100,000 population (updated) in week 3 to 76.2/100,000 in week 4 (35% decrease).
o flu/FLI rates continue to decrease and are now marginally above the Northern Ireland threshold (70/100,000 population).
o flu/FLI rates are now highest in the 5?14 year age group. Out-of-hours flu/FLI call rates decreased from 30.4 per 100,000 population in week 3 to 20.2 per 100,000 in week 4 (34% decrease). Out-of-hours Flu/FLI rates remain highest in the 1?4 year age group. The number of influenza A (H1N1) 2009 detections decreased from 41 in week 3 to 9 in week 4 (78% decrease). Number of influenza B detections decreased from 34 (updated) in week 3 to 23 in week 4 (32% decrease). Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) weekly detections increased by 60% compared with week 3. Two swine flu related deaths were reported in week 4 (Saturday 22 January to Friday 28 January). The total number of swine flu related deaths reported up to noon, 2 February 2011, is 25. Of these, 22 patients had an underlying health problem, 2 did not, and 1 is not yet known.

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In week 4 there were 259 specimens (19 sentinel) submitted for testing to the Regional Virus Laboratory. There were 32 positive influenza specimens in this period; Nine influenza A (H1N1) 2009 and 23 influenza B. As in previous weeks the majority of influenza detections remain in the 15?64 year age group.
The median age for influenza A (H1N1) 2009 is 29 years with the median age for influenza B being 19 years.The proportion of influenza B detections has been steadily increasing from 8% in week 50 to 72% in week 4.

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http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/Flu Bulletin Week 4 Final_0.pdf
 
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Re: 25 H1N1, 1 flu B related deaths in Northern Ireland since November.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-12355688

3 February 2011 Last updated at 07:06 ET
Two more Northern Ireland deaths due to swine flu

Two more people have died from swine flu, according to the Public Health Agency (PHA).

It brings the total number of deaths during this flu season to 25.

The agency says overall rates of infection are continuing to fall - with 9 new cases confirmed during the last week compared to 41 in the second week of January and 86 in the first week.

Dr Maureen McCartney, from the PHA, said the numbers meant it was likely the virus had hit its peak...
 
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Re: 25 H1N1, 1 flu B related deaths in Northern Ireland since November.

Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin
Northern Ireland, Week 5 (29 January ? 4 February 2011)

Summary GP consultation rates for combined flu/ FLI decreased from 78.8/100,000 population (updated) in week 4 to 69.6/100,000 in week 5 (12% decrease).
o flu/FLI rates continue to decrease and now approximate to the Northern Ireland threshold (70/100,000 population).
o flu/FLI rates remain highest in the 5?14 year age group. Out-of-hours flu/FLI call rates decreased from 20.2 per 100,000 population in week 4 to 14.6 per 100,000 in week 5 (28% decrease). Out-of-hours Flu/FLI rates are highest in the 5?14 year age group. The number of influenza A (H1N1) 2009 detections increased from 10 (updated) in week 4 to 11 in week 5 (10% increase). Number of influenza B detections decreased from 25 (updated) in week 4 to 13 in week 5 (48% decrease). Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) weekly detections decreased by 36% compared with week 4. Four swine flu related deaths were reported in week 5 (Saturday 29 January to Friday 4 February). The total number of swine flu related deaths reported up to noon, 9 February 2011, is 29. Of these, 26 patients had an underlying health problem, two did not, and one is not yet known.

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In week 5 there were 185 specimens (26 sentinel) submitted for testing to the Regional Virus Laboratory. There were 24 positive influenza specimens in this period; 11 influenza A (H1N1) 2009 and 13 influenza B. As in previous weeks the majority of influenza detections remain in the 15?64 year age group.
The median age for influenza A (H1N1) 2009 is 29 years with the median age for influenza B being 19 years.
The proportion of influenza B detections had been steadily increasing from 8% in week 50 to a peak of 71% (updated) in week 4; however the proportion has fallen to 54% in week 5.

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http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/Flu Bulletin Week 5 final_0.pdf
 
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No new swine flu deaths this week
Thu, 17/02/2011
Topic: Seasonal flu
Division: Health protection
The PHA Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin for the period 5 February ? 11 February 2011 shows that new flu cases and GP consultation rates remain low. There were only 5 new laboratory confirmed cases of swine flu in Northern Ireland last week compared to 11 in the last week of January 2011.

Dr Maureen McCartney, Consultant in Health Protection, PHA, said: ?Numbers of swine flu cases remain low, which is a further indication that we are likely to have passed the peak of this winter's flu season. There were only 5 new cases of swine flu detected and no further deaths reported, meaning that swine flu is now only circulating at very low levels.?

Dr McCartney continued: ?It is very reassuring to see a further reduction in consultation rates and we are pleased to see no further swine flu deaths reported. The PHA continues to monitor the situation.?

Arrangements for surveillance of influenza are well developed across the UK. The PHA publishes the flu bulletin for Northern Ireland throughout the season. This is available on the PHA website at www.publichealth.hscni.net

For further information and advice on flu visit the fluaware pages at: www.publichealth.hscni.net

http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/no-new-swine-flu-deaths-week
 
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