Re: Arkansas 2013-14 Influenza Season Wk 48-52: 0 New Pediatric Death, 2 Total
Re: Arkansas 2013-14 Influenza Season Wk 48-52: 0 New Pediatric Death, 2 Total
Week 52, ending Dec 28
Influenza Activity: Widespread
Intensity Level: High
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2 more flu deaths reported this week, for a total of 7 deaths this flu season
0-4: 2
25-44: 2
45-64: 2
>65: 1
? Since September 29, 2013 (week 40), over 1,500 Antigen positive influenza tests reported to Arkansas Department of Health
? About 82% of reported antigens were A+, 10% B+, and 8% positive undetermined
? 90 samples have been confirmed and subtyped by PCR testing;all PCR confirmed results showed positive A or A 2009H1N1 subtype
? Almost all counties reported positive flu tests
? The highest rate reported by age groups are among Young and mid-aged adults
? Outpatients visits for influenza-like-illness (ILI) is at the highest level this week
? Emergency Rooms (ER) is seeing high percentage of visits for ILI this week (13%)
Death Report for Week 52
? Deaths from all causes: 145
? Deaths due to Pneumonia: 8
? PCR confirmed Flu Deaths: 0
? Death Certificate or Flu Antigen only: 2
Cumulative Flu Deaths since 9/29/2013
? PCR confirmed Flu deaths: 2
? Death Certificate or Flu Antigen only: 5
? Cumulative Flu deaths: 7
ER Visits*
? Week Ending: 12/28/2013
Weighted Average: 13.2% (40 Hospitals) ? Total Visits: 16,840 ? Visits with ILI: 2216
? Previous Week Weighted Average: 9.2% (46 Hospitals) ? Total Visits: 17,643 ? Visits with ILI: 1628
*% is the number of ILI visits*100/Total Visits
Total Flu-Related Hospital Admissions
? PCR Confirmed:
? Cumulative: 50
? Week ending 12/28/2013: 16
? ILI or Antigen Tested (Provisional):
? Cumulative: 214
? Week ending 12/28/2013: 86
http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/pro...s/FluReport/InfluenzaReportDecember282013.pdf