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Alabama Influenza 2017-18: 110 fatalities including 2 children

JimO

JimO

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This is the second pediatric death in Alabama. The first was reported by the CDC in Week 43.

Alabama 3rd grader dies from flu

[FONT=&quot]An Alabama elementary student died Tuesday night from the flu, according to school officials.

Pike Road Superintendent Dr. Charles Ledbetter said Zainab Momin was a third grader at the school.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Zainab had been home from school since Tuesday due to a high fever and flu-like symptoms. She was taken to the hospital Tuesday night where she died.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]"We ask you to keep the Momin family in your thoughts and prayers, and also to keep the Pike Road Schools family in your thoughts and prayers," Ledbetter said.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]More than 20 pediatric deaths due to flu have been reported nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control, with high influenza activity reported in 26 states, including Alabama.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]In a statement, the Alabama Department of Public Health said it had been notified as a pediatric death related to flu but said the investigation is early and it could not provide details on individual cases.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Last week, Gov. Kay Ivey declared a State Public Health Emergency in response to the crisis presented by the flu. The move came after several schools were forced to close due to the flu, and hospitals struggled to meet the high volume of patients.[/FONT]
 
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ADPH to hold special flu shot clinics

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Karen Landers, MD, FAAP
(256) 246 - 1714
karen.landers@adph.state.al.us

Influenza (flu) activity levels are increasing across the state of Alabama. The flu is a very contagious respiratory illness and the best preventive measure for influenza illness remains the flu vaccine. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has been notified of a possible pediatric death related to influenza. The investigation is early and ADPH does not provide details on individual cases. ADPH will be conducting flu shot clinics statewide. Vaccine is available for both children and adults and there will be no charge for the vaccination during these Influenza Vaccination Clinics.

A list of locations, dates and times can be found at alabamapublichealth.gov/immunization. Due to impending weather conditions, we may be forced to reschedule these, so please call the numbers located within the Influenza Clinic Schedule found at alabamapublichealth.gov/immunization.

Some of the symptoms of influenza include fever, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, headache, muscle aches, and extreme fatigue.

Preventive measures include:

Get flu vaccine, it is not too late
Stay at home when ill
Cover your cough and sneeze
Wash hands
Clean and disinfect

Dr. Wes Stubblefield, President of the Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, stated, "I have never seen a flu season this serious. Pediatricians are alarmed about the severity of recent cases and I urge families to be vaccinated against influenza as well as follow the advice of their physicians regarding any treatment measures, including antivirals." Antiviral medication should be considered to reduce the severity of influenza. Dr. Karen Landers, pediatrician with ADPH, states, ?While much of the information for antiviral use has been for high risk patients, antiviral medication can be prescribed early in the course of the illness in otherwise healthy persons as determined by the clinical judgment of the healthcare provider. The medication works best when given within the first 24-48 hours of symptom onset.?

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01/17/2018


ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
RSA Tower 201 Monroe Street, Suite 910, Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: (334) 206-5300 | Fax: (334) 206-5520

http://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/news/2018/01/17.html
 
Flu caused Alabama dentist's death, family says
by Patrick ThomasFriday, January 19th 2018

ALEXANDRIA, Ala. ? Patients and employees won't be walking through the doors at Alexandria Family Dentistry for at least a little while.

The practice is temporarily closing due to Dr. Chris Bittner's death.


Etowah County Coroner London Pearce says his death is likely due to a flu-related illness.
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http://abc3340.com/news/local/alabama-dentist-dead-from-flu-coroner-says
 
[h=2]Flu believed to have played role in four local deaths[/h] While state health officials and local medical care providers have not released news of any recent Tallapoosa County deaths where the flu has been the confirmed cause, it is believed that the virus has played a role in at least four local deaths.

The most recent cases are a 65-year-old Dadeville woman and her 50-year-old daughter. The daughter died at home Jan. 18, while the mother passed two days later at East Alabama Medical Center, a source close to the family confirmed. While both had other health issues, both had the flu at the time of their passing.

A 53-year-old man and a 92-year-old woman also passed and at the time of their death both were showing flu-like symptoms. In addition to having contracted influenza, they too had other medical issues.

?We are aware that influenza-like illness activity is increased in seven of the eight public health districts,? said Alabama?s Acting Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris. ?We have also had confirmed influenza outbreaks reported at this time. Alabama recently reported ?widespread? geographic spread to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.?

Harris said that confirmation of the cause of death takes some time and starts with the reporting process.

?The Alabama Department of Public Health has been notified of both adult and pediatric deaths suspected to be flu-related,? Harris said. ?After those reports come in, our epidemiologists work to confirm the cause of death. They have to have a positive test or other information that would confirm that the virus was the sole cause of death. That process takes a little time. At this point in the process, none of these cases have been confirmed as being influenza-related.?
 
2 possible flu-related deaths in Lee County
BY LARRY GIERER

lgierer@ledger-enquirer.com

January 24, 2018 05:20 PM

Updated 33 minutes ago

...

According to Lee County Coroner Bill Harris, an 88-year-old man in an Opelika, Ala., nursing home died from complications of the flu. He had multiple medical problems.

On Jan. 11, a 56-year-old Smiths Station man died in a Columbus hospital likely from flu complications.
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http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/crime/article196462064.html
 
Flu deaths continue to rise in Alabama
Thursday, January 25th 2018, 6:05 pm EST
Thursday, January 25th 2018, 6:32 pm EST
By Alan Collins, ReporterCONNECT

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) -
The number of deaths related to the flu continues to go up. As of Thursday, there are 44 deaths connected to the flu. Eight of those deaths were in Jefferson County.

While those are scary numbers, the Jefferson County Health Department said it is average. The state says the department has not tracked flu deaths in the past, but they are doing so this year.
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http://www.wbrc.com/story/37353578/flu-deaths-continue-to-rise-in-alabama
 
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Friends remember 47-year-old Calera woman who died from flu
By: Conan Gasque
Updated: Jan 29, 2018 09:58 AM CST


ALABASTER, Ala. (WIAT) - Friends and family are still recovering from the shocking death of a 47-year-old woman last week following a battle with the flu.

Katherine Acton died Wednesday. She had two sons and a successful real estate career. Her co-workers at Keller Williams Realty describe her as someone who exercised religiously, had a healthy diet and was in great shape.
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http://www.wiat.com/news/local/friends-remember-47-year-old-calera-woman-who-died-from-flu/943296827
 
Alabama is investigating 53 potential adult flu-related deaths and has confirmed the death of one child as of Week 4.

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The 8 Alabama communities hit hardest by flu-related deaths
Posted February 06, 2018 at 05:00 AM | Updated February 06, 2018 at 05:01 AM
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At least 54 people, including one child, in Alabama have died from the flu this season. Masterson is also not included in that figure.

All districts of the state are reporting flu deaths, but data suggests the most deadly flu activity is in the Northern and eastern areas of the state.
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http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2018/02/the_flu_outbreak_in_alabama.html
 
Possible flu related deaths on the rise locally
By: Brad Gunther
Updated: Feb 07, 2018 11:57 AM CST
...
Child deaths associated with influenza remain at 2 statewide.

Statewide the number has risen from 52 last week to 87 as of February 3.

By district the numbers are:

Northern 21

Northeastern 15

West Central 11

Jefferson Co. 20

East Central 9

Southwestern 6

Southeastern 4

Mobile Co. 1
http://www.wkrg.com/news/local-news/possible-flu-related-deaths-on-the-rise-locally/957979766
 
Flu remains widespread in AL, more deaths under investigation
Wednesday, February 21st 2018, 5:33 pm EST
Wednesday, February 21st 2018, 5:46 pm EST
By WSFA 12 News StaffCONNECT


MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) -
A week after Alabama hit the milestone 100 mark for possible or confirmed flu-related death investigations, another 13 are being added to the list.

Wednesday, the Alabama Department of Public Health confirmed investigations of 111 adult deaths. The number of child deaths confirmed as flu-related remained at two.

As of Feb. 17, ADPH says eight investigations have been completed with laboratory confirmation on five adults, physician diagnosis on two others, and a determination of "unknown" in a single case.
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http://www.wsfa.com/story/37560672/flu-remains-widespread-in-al-more-deaths-under-investigation
 
Influenza in Alabama

During Week 10 (March 3-10), activity levels decreased across the state (2.9%)
Geographic spread was reported as regional to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
To view the Influenza Survillance Map, click here
PCR positive specimens were identified in the following districts: Northeastern and East Central
Current circulating strains: Influenza B (Yamagata) and Influenza (Victoria)
To view the latest trends in Alabama, click here
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http://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/influenza/

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http://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/influenza/assets/Influenza-associateddeaths.pdf
 
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