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Arizona 2015-16 Flu Season

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http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oids/epi/flu/index.htm

Synopsis:
During the past week, influenza activity increased compared to previous weeks but continued to be low. Arizona reported Sporadic activity for week 43.

Influenza activity highlights:
• 11 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza were reported in the past week, from five counties. 38 cases have been reported this season, with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in seven counties.
• 33 (87%) reports this season are influenza A, 4 (10%) are influenza B, and 1 (3%) is of unknown type.
• No specimens tested positive for influenza at the Arizona State Public Health Laboratory in the past week.
• Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel providers was below Arizona’s threshold in week 42.
• Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel schools increased in week 43.
• The cases included in this report represent a small proportion of the true number of cases of influenza. Many people do not visit the doctor when ill and doctors should not be expected to run tests on all patients exhibiting influenza-like symptoms

Link to 2014-15 thread: https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum...-ab/720248-arizona-influenza-winter-2014-2015
 
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ARIZONA ? INFLUENZA SUMMARY
Week 47 (11/22/2015 ? 11/28/2015)

Synopsis:
During the past week, influenza activity continued to be low. Arizona reported Sporadic activity
for week 47.
Influenza activity highlights:
? 16 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza were reported in the past week, from six counties. 94
cases have been reported this season, with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in eleven counties.
? 71 (76%) reports this season are influenza A, 16 (17%) are influenza B, and 7 (7%) are of unknown
type.
? In the past week, 1 (11%) of 9 specimens tested positive for influenza at ASPHL: 1 influenza A
(H1N1) pdm09 virus.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel providers was below Arizona?s threshold in week 46.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel schools decreased, potentially due to Thanksgiving break, in
week 47.
? The cases included in this report represent a small proportion of the true number of cases of influenza.
Many people do not visit the doctor when ill and doctors should not be expected to run tests on all
patients exhibiting influenza-like symptoms.
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http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oids/epi/flu/pdf/2015-2016/influenza-2015-16-week47.pdf
 
ARIZONA ? INFLUENZA SUMMARY Week 48 (11/29/2015 ? 12/5/2015)
http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oids/epi/flu/pdf/2015-2016/influenza-2015-16-week48.pdf

Synopsis:
During the past week, influenza activity continued to be low. Arizona reported Sporadic activity
for week 48.
Influenza activity highlights:
? 18 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza were reported in the past week, from six counties. 101
cases have been reported this season, with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in ten counties.
? 76 (75%) reports this season are influenza A, 18 (18%) are influenza B, and 7 (7%) are of unknown
type.
? In the past week, 7 (37%) of 19 specimens tested positive for influenza at ASPHL: 3 influenza A
(H1N1) pdm09 viruses and 4 influenza A (H3) viruses.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel providers was below Arizona?s threshold in week 47.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel schools increased in week 48.
? The cases included in this report represent a small proportion of the true number of cases of influenza.
Many people do not visit the doctor when ill and doctors should not be expected to run tests on all
patients exhibiting influenza-like symptoms.
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ARIZONA ? INFLUENZA SUMMARY
Week 49 (12/6/2015 ? 12/12/2015)
http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oids/epi/flu/pdf/2015-2016/influenza-2015-16-week49.pdf

Synopsis:
During the past week, influenza activity increased but continued to be low. Arizona reported
Local activity for week 49.
Influenza activity highlights:
? 38 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza were reported in the past week, from seven counties. 139
cases have been reported this season, with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in eleven counties.
? 104 (75%) reports this season are influenza A, 24 (17%) are influenza B, and 11 (8%) are of unknown
type.
? In the past week, no specimens were tested for influenza at ASPHL.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel providers was above Arizona?s threshold in week 48.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel schools slightly decreased in week 49.
? The cases included in this report represent a small proportion of the true number of cases of influenza.
Many people do not visit the doctor when ill and doctors should not be expected to run tests on all
patients exhibiting influenza-like symptoms.
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ARIZONA ? INFLUENZA SUMMARY
Week 50 (12/13/2015 ? 12/19/2015)
http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oids/epi/flu/pdf/2015-2016/influenza-2015-16-week50.pdf
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Synopsis:
During the past week, influenza activity increased but continued to be low. Arizona reported
Local activity for week 50.
Influenza activity highlights:
? 59 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza were reported in the past week, from eight counties. 194
cases have been reported this season, with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in eleven counties.
? 146 (75%) reports this season are influenza A, 34 (18%) are influenza B, and 14 (7%) are of unknown
type.
? In the past week, 16 (59%) of 27 specimens tested positive for influenza at ASPHL: 11 influenza A
(H1N1) pdm09 viruses, 2 influenza A (H3) viruses and 3 influenza B/Yamagata Lineage viruses.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel providers was above Arizona?s threshold in week 49.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel schools slightly decreased in week 50.
? The cases included in this report represent a small proportion of the true number of cases of influenza.
Many people do not visit the doctor when ill and doctors should not be expected to run tests on all
patients exhibiting influenza-like symptoms.
...
http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oids/epi/flu/pdf/2015-2016/influenza-2015-16-week50.pdf
 
ARIZONA ? INFLUENZA SUMMARY
Week 51 (12/20/2015 ? 12/26/2015)
http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oids/epi/flu/pdf/2015-2016/influenza-2015-16-week51.pdf

Synopsis:
Influenza activity is increasing. Arizona reported Local activity for week 51.

Influenza activity highlights:
? 89 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza were reported in the past week, from nine counties. 285
cases have been reported this season, with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in eleven counties.
? 210 (74%) reports this season are influenza A, 59 (21%) are influenza B, and 16 (5%) are of unknown
type.
? In the past week, 9 (82%) of 11 specimens tested positive for influenza at ASPHL: 6 influenza A
(H1N1) pdm09 viruses and 3 influenza A (H3) viruses.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel providers was at Arizona?s threshold in week 50.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel schools was not reported in week 51 due to the holiday
break.
? The cases included in this report represent a small proportion of the true number of cases of influenza.
Many people do not visit the doctor when ill and doctors should not be expected to run tests on all
patients exhibiting influenza-like symptoms.
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ARIZONA ? INFLUENZA SUMMARY
Week 52 (12/27/2015 ? 1/2/2016)
http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oids/epi/flu/pdf/influenza/influenza-2015-16-week52.pdf

Synopsis:
Influenza activity is increasing. Arizona reported Local activity for week 52.

Influenza activity highlights:
? 161 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza were reported in the past week, from twelve counties.
450 cases have been reported this season, with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in thirteen
counties.
? 342 (76%) reports this season are influenza A, 88 (20%) are influenza B, and 20 (4%) are of unknown
type.
? In the past week, 1 (20%) of 5 specimens tested positive for influenza at ASPHL: 1 influenza A
(H1N1) pdm09 virus.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel providers was above Arizona?s threshold in week 51.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel schools was not reported in week 52 due to the holiday
break.
? The cases included in this report represent a small proportion of the true number of cases of influenza.
Many people do not visit the doctor when ill and doctors should not be expected to run tests on all
patients exhibiting influenza-like symptoms.
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ARIZONA ? INFLUENZA SUMMARY
Week 1 (1/3/2016 ? 1/9/2016)
http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oids/epi/flu/pdf/2015-2016/influenza-2015-16-week1.pdf

Synopsis:
Influenza activity is increasing. Arizona reported Regional activity for week 1.
Influenza activity highlights:
? 247 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza were reported in the past week, from thirteen counties.
734 cases have been reported this season, with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in fifteen
counties.
? 551 (75%) reports this season are influenza A, 156 (21%) are influenza B, and 27 (4%) are of
unknown type.
? In the past week, 59 (88%) of 67 specimens tested positive for influenza at ASPHL: 45 influenza A
(H1N1) pdm09 viruses, 7 influenza A (H3) viruses and 7 influenza B/Yamagata viruses.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel providers was at Arizona?s threshold in week 52.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel schools increased in week 1.
? The cases included in this report represent a small proportion of the true number of cases of influenza.
Many people do not visit the doctor when ill and doctors should not be expected to run tests on all
patients exhibiting influenza-like symptoms.
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http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oids/epi/flu/pdf/2015-2016/influenza-2015-16-week1.pdf
 
ARIZONA ? INFLUENZA SUMMARY
Week 2 (1/10/2016 ? 1/16/2016)
http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oids/epi/flu/pdf/2015-2016/influenza-2015-16-week2.pdf

Synopsis:
Influenza activity is increasing. Arizona reported Regional activity for week 2.

Influenza activity highlights:
? 374 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza were reported in the past week, from twelve counties.
1,110 cases have been reported this season, with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in fifteen
counties.
? 868 (78%) reports this season are influenza A, 210 (19%) are influenza B, and 32 (3%) are of
unknown type.
? In the past week, 40 (82%) of 49 specimens tested positive for influenza at ASPHL: 32 influenza A
(H1N1) pdm09 viruses, 5 influenza A (H3) viruses and 3 influenza B/Yamagata viruses.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel providers was above Arizona?s threshold in week 1.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel schools was not available for week 2.
? The cases included in this report represent a small proportion of the true number of cases of influenza.
Many people do not visit the doctor when ill and doctors should not be expected to run tests on all
patients exhibiting influenza-like symptoms.
 
ARIZONA ? INFLUENZA SUMMARY
Week 3 (1/17/2016 ? 1/23/2016)
http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oids/epi/flu/pdf/2015-2016/influenza-2015-16-week3.pdf

Synopsis:
Influenza activity is increasing. Arizona reported Regional activity for week 3.
Influenza activity highlights:
? 466 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza were reported in the past week, from thirteen counties.
1,652 cases have been reported this season, with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in fifteen
counties.
? 1,304 (79%) reports this season are influenza A, 312 (19%) are influenza B, and 36 (2%) are of
unknown type.
? In the past week, 86 (96%) of 90 specimens tested positive for influenza at ASPHL: 71 influenza A
(H1N1) pdm09 viruses, 11 influenza A (H3) viruses and 4 influenza B/Yamagata viruses.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel providers was above Arizona?s threshold in week 2.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel schools decreased in week 3.
? The cases included in this report represent a small proportion of the true number of cases of influenza.
Many people do not visit the doctor when ill and doctors should not be expected to run tests on all
patients exhibiting influenza-like symptoms.
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ARIZONA ? INFLUENZA SUMMARY
Week 4 (1/24/2016 ? 1/30/2016)
http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oids/epi/flu/pdf/2015-2016/influenza-2015-16-week4.pdf

Synopsis:
Influenza activity is increasing. Arizona reported Regional activity for week 4.

Influenza activity highlights:
? 684 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza were reported in the past week, from fifteen counties.
2,503 cases have been reported this season, with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in fifteen
counties.
? 2,016 (81%) reports this season are influenza A, 435 (17%) are influenza B, and 52 (2%) are of
unknown type.
? In the past week, 30 (91%) of 33 specimens tested positive for influenza at ASPHL: 25 influenza A
(H1N1) pdm09 viruses, 3 influenza A (H3) viruses and 2 influenza B/Yamagata viruses.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel providers was above Arizona?s threshold in week 3.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel schools increased in week 4.
? The cases included in this report represent a small proportion of the true number of cases of influenza.
Many people do not visit the doctor when ill and doctors should not be expected to run tests on all
patients exhibiting influenza-like symptoms.
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Week 5 (1/31/2016 ? 2/6/2016)
http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oids/epi/flu/pdf/2015-2016/influenza-2015-16-week5.pdf

Synopsis:
Influenza activity is increasing. Arizona reported Widespread activity for week 5.

Influenza activity highlights:
? 1,051 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza were reported in the past week, from fourteen counties.
3,710 cases have been reported this season, with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in fifteen
counties.
? 3,064 (82%) reports this season are influenza A, 585 (16%) are influenza B, and 61 (2%) are of
unknown type.
? In the past week, 43 (88%) of 49 specimens tested positive for influenza at ASPHL: 34 influenza A
(H1N1) pdm09 viruses, 3 influenza A (H3) viruses and 6 influenza B/Yamagata viruses.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel providers was above Arizona?s threshold in week 4.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel schools increased in week 5.
? The cases included in this report represent a small proportion of the true number of cases of influenza.
Many people do not visit the doctor when ill and doctors should not be expected to run tests on all
patients exhibiting influenza-like symptoms.
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Week 6 (2/7/2016 ? 2/13/2016)

Synopsis:
Influenza activity is increasing. Arizona reported Widespread activity for week 6.
Influenza activity highlights:
? 1,351 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza were reported in the past week, from fifteen counties.
5,189 cases have been reported this season, with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in fifteen
counties.
? 4,315 (83%) reports this season are influenza A, 800 (15%) are influenza B, and 74 (2%) are of
unknown type.
? In the past week, 133 (96%) of 139 specimens tested positive for influenza at ASPHL: 84 influenza A
(H1N1) pdm09 viruses, 37 influenza A (H3) viruses and 12 influenza B/Yamagata viruses.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel providers was above Arizona?s threshold in week 5.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel schools increased in week 6.
? One influenza-associated pediatric death has been reported for the 2015-2016 season in a Maricopa
County resident. This case had no underlying conditions and was PCR positive for influenza A
(H1N1) pdm09.
? The cases included in this report represent a small proportion of the true number of cases of influenza.
Many people do not visit the doctor when ill and doctors should not be expected to run tests on all
patients exhibiting influenza-like symptoms.
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http://www.azdhs.gov/documents/prep...illance/2015-2016/influenza-2015-16-week6.pdf
 
http://surpriseindependent.com/news/maricopa-county-confirms-first-pediatric-flu-death-season/
[h=1]Maricopa County confirms first pediatric flu death of season[/h] Feb 20th, 2016 ? by Surprise Independent ? Comments
Maricopa County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first influenza-related pediatric death of the 2015-2016 flu season a press release said. This comes on the heals of last week?s announcement by the state health department that flu is now widespread in Arizona.

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The girl was diagnosed with the H1N1 strain of influenza A. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified the 2009 H1N1 flu strain as the main virus in circulation this flu season. This strain has been linked to severe illness and deaths, especially in young healthy adults...
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ARIZONA ? INFLUENZA SUMMARY
Week 7 (2/14/2016 ? 2/20/2016)
http://www.azdhs.gov/documents/prep...illance/2015-2016/influenza-2015-16-week7.pdf

Synopsis:
Influenza activity is high. Arizona reported Widespread activity for week 7.
Influenza activity highlights:
? The numbers in this report are based on processed cases. There are a large number of reports
that are still being processed. This means the numbers in this report are provisional.
? 1,644 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza were reported in the past week, from fourteen counties.
7,238 cases have been reported this season, with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in fifteen
counties.
? 6,033 (84%) reports this season are influenza A, 1,111 (15%) are influenza B, and 94 (1%) are of
unknown type.
? In the past week, 99 (95%) of 104 specimens tested positive for influenza at ASPHL: 61 influenza A
(H1N1) pdm09 viruses, 31 influenza A (H3) viruses and 7 influenza B/Yamagata viruses.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel providers was above Arizona?s threshold in week 6.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel schools decreased in week 7.
? One influenza-associated pediatric death has been reported for the 2015-2016 season in a Maricopa
County resident. This case had no underlying conditions and was PCR positive for influenza A
(H1N1) pdm09.
? The cases included in this report represent a small proportion of the true number of cases of influenza.
Many people do not visit the doctor when ill and doctors should not be expected to run tests on all
patients exhibiting influenza-like symptoms.
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Week 8 (2/21/2016 – 2/27/2016)
http://www.azdhs.gov/documents/prepa...5-16-week8.pdf

Synopsis:
Influenza activity is high. Arizona reported Widespread activity for week 8.
Influenza activity highlights:
• *A large number of case reports are still being processed for surveillance week 7 and
surveillance week 8. This means the numbers in this report are provisional.
• 1,329 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza were reported in the past week, from fifteen counties.
9,492 cases have been reported this season, with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in fifteen
counties.
• 7,848 (83%) reports this season are influenza A, 1,533 (16%) are influenza B, and 111 (1%) are of
unknown type.
• In the past week, 85 (96%) of 89 specimens tested positive for influenza at ASPHL: 45 influenza A
(H1N1) pdm09 viruses, 26 influenza A (H3) viruses and 14 influenza B/Yamagata viruses.
• Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel providers was above Arizona’s threshold in week 7.
• Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel schools increased slightly in week 8.
• Two influenza-associated pediatric deaths have been reported for the 2015-2016 season. One resided
in Maricopa County, had no underlying conditions and was PCR positive for influenza A (H1N1)
pdm09. The second resided in Pinal County, had underlying conditions and was PCR positive for
influenza A (H1N1) pdm09.
• The cases included in this report represent a small proportion of the true number of cases of influenza.
Many people do not visit the doctor when ill and doctors should not be expected to run tests on all
patients exhibiting influenza-like symptoms.
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ARIZONA ? INFLUENZA SUMMARY
Week 9 (2/28/2016 ? 3/5/2016)
http://www.azdhs.gov/documents/prep...illance/2015-2016/influenza-2015-16-week9.pdf

Synopsis:
Influenza activity is high. Arizona reported Widespread activity for week 9.
Influenza activity highlights:
? A large number of case reports are still being processed for surveillance week 8 and
surveillance week 9. This means the numbers in this report are provisional.
? 1,352 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza were reported in the past week, from fifteen counties.
11,907 cases have been reported this season, with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in fifteen
counties.
? 9,681 (81%) reports this season are influenza A, 2,084 (18%) are influenza B, and 142 (1%) are of
unknown type.
? In the past week, 183 (97%) of 188 specimens tested positive for influenza at ASPHL: 98 influenza A
(H1N1) pdm09 viruses, 52 influenza A (H3) viruses, 29 influenza B/Yamagata viruses and 4
influenza B/Victoria viruses.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel providers was above Arizona?s threshold in week 8.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel schools increased in week 9.
? Two influenza-associated pediatric deaths have been reported for the 2015-2016 season. One resided
in Maricopa County, had no underlying conditions and was PCR positive for influenza A (H1N1)
pdm09. The second resided in Pinal County, had underlying conditions and was PCR positive for
influenza A (H1N1) pdm09.
? The cases included in this report represent a small proportion of the true number of cases of influenza.
Many people do not visit the doctor when ill and doctors should not be expected to run tests on all
patients exhibiting influenza-like symptoms.
Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza Activity by Season [2009-2016]
Positive influenza tests are reported to ADHS. Many types of tests are included in the numbers below:
rapid antigen tests, direct fluorescent antigen tests, viral culture, and molecular testing.

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Week 10 (3/6/2016 ? 3/12/2016)
http://www.azdhs.gov/documents/prep...llance/2015-2016/influenza-2015-16-week10.pdf

Synopsis:
Influenza activity is high. Arizona reported Widespread activity for week 10.

Influenza activity highlights:
? A large number of case reports are still being processed for surveillance week 9 and
surveillance week 10. This means the numbers in this report are provisional.
? 1,047 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza were reported in the past week, from fourteen counties.
13,876 cases have been reported this season, with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in fifteen
counties.
? 11,134 (80%) reports this season are influenza A, 2,582 (19%) are influenza B, and 160 (1%) are of
unknown type.
? In the past week, 53 (91%) of 58 specimens tested positive for influenza at ASPHL: 28 influenza A
(H1N1) pdm09 viruses and 25 influenza A (H3) viruses.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel providers was above Arizona?s threshold in week 9.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel schools slightly decreased in week 10.
? Three influenza-associated pediatric deaths have been reported for the 2015-2016 season. The first
resided in Maricopa County, had no underlying conditions and was PCR positive for influenza A
(H1N1) pdm09. The second resided in Pinal County, had underlying conditions and was PCR positive
for influenza A (H1N1) pdm09. The third resided in Maricopa County, had underlying conditions and
was PCR positive for influenza A.
? The cases included in this report represent a small proportion of the true number of cases of influenza.
Many people do not visit the doctor when ill and doctors should not be expected to run tests on all
patients exhibiting influenza-like symptoms.
Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza Activity by Season [2009-2016]
Positive influenza tests are reported to ADHS. Many types of tests are included in the numbers below:
rapid antigen tests, direct fluorescent antigen tests, viral culture, and molecular testing.

Arizona.png
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ARIZONA ? INFLUENZA SUMMARY Week 11 (3/13/2016 ? 3/19/2016)
http://www.azdhs.gov/documents/prep...llance/2015-2016/influenza-2015-16-week11.pdf

Synopsis:
Influenza activity is high. Arizona reported Widespread activity for week 11.
Influenza activity highlights:
? A large number of case reports are still being processed for surveillance weeks 9, 10 and 11.
This means the numbers in this report are provisional.
? 949 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza were reported in the past week, from thirteen counties.
16,077 cases have been reported this season, with laboratory-confirmed cases identified in fifteen
counties.
? 12,765 (79%) reports this season are influenza A, 3,134 (20%) are influenza B, and 178 (1%) are of
unknown type.
? In the past week, 140 (96%) of 146 specimens tested positive for influenza at ASPHL: 55 influenza A
(H1N1) pdm09 viruses, 53 influenza A (H3) viruses, 31 influenza B/Yamagata viruses and 1
influenza B/Victoria virus.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel providers was above Arizona?s threshold in week 10.
? Influenza-like illness activity at sentinel schools decreased in week 11; however data may be
impacted due to some reporting schools being on spring break during week 11.
? Three influenza-associated pediatric deaths have been reported for the 2015-2016 season. The first
resided in Maricopa County, had no underlying conditions and was PCR positive for influenza A
(H1N1) pdm09. The second resided in Pinal County, had underlying conditions and was PCR positive
for influenza A (H1N1) pdm09. The third resided in Maricopa County, had underlying conditions and
was PCR positive for influenza A (H1N1) pdm09.
? The cases included in this report represent a small proportion of the true number of cases of influenza.
Many people do not visit the doctor when ill and doctors should not be expected to run tests on all
patients exhibiting influenza-like symptoms.
Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza Activity by Season [2009-2016]
Positive influenza tests are reported to ADHS. Many types of tests are included in the numbers below:
rapid antigen tests, direct fluorescent antigen tests, viral culture, and molecular testing.

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