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Arkansas Influenza 2017-18; 227 fatalities

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Four more flu deaths reported in Arkansas; season's total at 12
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By Rachel Herzog

This article was published December 28, 2017 at 3:45 p.m.



Four flu deaths were reported to the Arkansas Department of Health in the last two weeks, bringing the total deaths in the state during this year's flu season to 12.

All the people who died have been 65 or older, Arkansas Department of Health spokesman Meg Mirivel said.
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http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2...=news-arkansas
 
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Arkansas' flu deaths climb to 28
Health agency unsure if early-starting season has peaked
By Andy Davis

Posted: January 4, 2018 at 3:18 a.m.

An additional 16 flu-related deaths were reported to the state last week, raising the total death toll from the current flu season to 28, the Arkansas Department of Health reported.

State epidemiologist Dirk Haselow said the season, which started earlier than usual, appears to be on track to be the worst in the state since at least 2014-15.
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http://www.nwaonline.com/news/2018/jan/04/arkansas-flu-deaths-climb-to-28-2018010-1/?news-arkansas
 
Outbreak Response/Epidemiology
Influenza Weekly Report
Arkansas 2017-2018
Week Ending Saturday 01/06/2018
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To date, 36 influenza-related deaths have been reported in Arkansas this flu season among adult persons. No
pediatric death has been reported in Arkansas this flu season.
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http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/ima...port_Week_Ending_Saturday_January_6,_2018.pdf
Child dies from flu in Arkansas, state agency confirms
By Rachel Herzog

This article was published today at 6:02 p.m.



The Arkansas Department of Health on Wednesday confirmed the season's first pediatric flu death.

There have been at least 36 influenza-related deaths in Arkansas this flu season, according to a report from the department dated Jan. 6.

Of those, 31 were people 65 and older, and five were between 45 and 64 years old, the data show.

Read Thursday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for full details.
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http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/...rtment-health-confirms-seasons-first-/?f=news
 
[h=1]Flu cases rise in Arkansas after previous drop-off; 13 more deaths, including one child, reported in state[/h] [FONT=&quot]The flu-related deaths of 13 more people, including one child, were reported to the state last week, raising the state's death toll this flu season to 49, the state Department of Health reported Wednesday.
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[FONT=&quot]The child, who was listed as being between ages 5 and 18, was the state's first pediatric death of this flu season.
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[FONT=&quot]After dipping a week earlier, doctor-office visits by patients with flu-like symptoms rose, although not to the level of late December. Emergency room visits by people with flu-like symptoms fell from the week before, but made up a slightly larger percentage of emergency visits to hospitals.
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[FONT=&quot]"While we appear to have peaked, we've not seen a consistent downturn in cases at this point," said Gary Wheeler, the Health Department's chief medical officer. "We're still in the thick of flu season, basically."[/FONT]
 
8-Year-Old Boy With Autism Just Died From the Flu -- Despite Getting the Flu Shot
Lauren Levy
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Tyler Dannaway of Little Rock, Arkansas, was just 8 years old when he passed away from the flu on Tuesday. In total, 30 children have died nationwide from influenza so far this season, and Tyler was the first pediatric flu death reported to the Arkansas Department of Health this year, according to KARK.
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http://thestir.cafemom.com/parenting_news/210192/pediatric-flu-death-after-shot
 
Arkansas is reporting 94 flu-related deaths, including one child, through Week 4.

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Arkansas is reporting 94 flu-related deaths, including 2 children, through Week 4.
 
Three More Reported Flu Deaths In Arkansas Raising Total To 125
By COLTON FAULL ? 12 HOURS AGO

As of Tuesday afternoon, the number of flu-related deaths in Arkansas is now up to 125 according to the state Department of Health. It's the worst flu season for the state in two decades.

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Gary Wheeler, estimates there another four to six weeks left of epidemic flu levels.
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http://ualrpublicradio.org/post/three-more-reported-flu-deaths-arkansas-raising-total-125
 
15 more flu deaths reported in state; toll now at 140

By Andy Davis

This article was published today at 2:16 p.m.

Fifteen more flu deaths were reported in Arkansas in the past week, bringing this season's death toll to 140, the state Department of Health said.

According to a report from the agency, flu-related emergency room visits and doctor?s office visits remain high.

State Epidemiologist Dirk Haselow added that reports of influenza B were more common than influenza A, which includes the H3N2 strain that has dominated the current flu season.
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http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/feb/13/15-more-flu-deaths-reported-state-toll-now-140/
 
19 flu deaths push state's total to 159 in dismal season
But symptom visits to doctors, ERs fall in week, a sign worst may be over
By Andy Davis

This article was published today at 4:08 a.m. Updated today at 4:08 a.m.

Nineteen more flu-related deaths were reported to the state in the past week, bringing the death toll from the current flu season to 159, the state Department of Health reported.

The department also reported that doctor's office and emergency room visits by patients with flu-like symptoms declined last week, providing health officials with hope that the worst of the flu season -- the state's deadliest in at least 17 years -- has passed.

After rising for five straight weeks, the percentage of emergency room visits that were by patients with flu-like symptoms dropped during the week that ended Saturday to 7.6 percent, from 8.8 percent the previous week, according to a Health Department report.
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http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/feb/21/19-flu-deaths-push-state-s-total-to-159/
 
20 more flu-related deaths raise state's total this season to 179

By Andy Davis

This article was published today at 3:48 a.m. Updated today at 3:48 a.m.


An additional 20 flu-related deaths in Arkansas were reported in the past week, raising the state's total deaths from the current flu season to 179.

Meanwhile, the number of new cases continues to decline, according to information reported by doctors and hospitals to the state Department of Health.

"We feel confident that we've hit the peak, and we're on the downhill side," said Jennifer Dillaha, medical director for the Health Department's immunization program. "We certainly hope that's true."
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http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/feb/28/20-more-flu-related-deaths-raise-state-/
 
State's flu deaths rise to 184

Arkansas? deadliest season expected to end in 5 weeks
By Andy Davis

This article was published today at 3:27 a.m.

The flu-related deaths of five more Arkansans, including two children under 19, were reported to the state Department of Health in the past week, raising the total death toll from this year's flu season to 184.

Meanwhile, information reported by doctor's offices and hospitals indicated the number of new cases continued declining.

State Epidemiologist Dirk Haselow said it appears the state's flu season peaked in early February.
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http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/mar/07/state-s-flu-deaths-rise-to-184-20180307/

ADH: Five pediatric flu deaths reported in Arkansas
by KATVTuesday, March 6th 2018

Since October 1, 2017, the department said there had been more than 180 flu-related deaths in Arkansas. (MGN Photo)

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) confirmed to KATV another pediatric death involving the flu, bringing the total number of flu-related deaths involving children in the state up to five.


Since October 1, 2017, the department said there had been more than 180 flu-related deaths in Arkansas.
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http://katv.com/news/local/six-pedia...ed-in-arkansas
 
Six flu deaths drive season's toll above 200

With new cases on decline, activity level now ?minimal?
By Andy Davis

This article was published today at 3:16 a.m.


The death toll in Arkansas from the current flu season surpassed 200 as six additional deaths were reported in the past week to the state Department of Health.

Meanwhile, the number of new cases continued to decline, with the department downgrading the level of activity from "moderate" to "minimal."

"We're just thrilled that the flu season seems to be winding down," Jennifer Dillaha, medical director for the Health Department's immunization program, said. "It's been a very difficult year for a lot of people -- families and health care providers."

Because of delays in collecting information, it's likely the number of reported deaths, which stood at 203 as of Tuesday, will continue rising even as new flu cases continue to become less common, she said.
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http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/...s-drive-season-s-toll-abov-1/?f=news-arkansas
 
Outbreak Response/Epidemiology
Influenza Weekly Report
Arkansas 2017-2018
Week Ending Saturday 03/24/2018
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Report Key Points:
 For Week 12, Arkansas reported ?Local? activity to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
for geographic spread of influenza, and ?Minimal? or 3/10 for ILI intensity.
 Since October 1, 2017, over 52,600 positive influenza tests have been reported to the ADH online database
by health care providers. In Week 12, 37 counties reported influenza cases. The majority of reports came
from Pulaski, White, Benton, Jefferson, Independence, Sebastian, Craighead, Faulkner, Washington, Desha,
and Greene.
 Among total flu antigen tests that can distinguish between influenza A and B virus types, 62 percent were
influenza A, and 38 percent were influenza B.
 Private labs reported 24 positive PCR flu tests this week: 4 positives for influenza A, 18 positives for
influenza B, one positive for Influenza A subtype H1N1 and one positive for Influenza B subtype Victoria.
At the ADH lab, no samples tested this week.
 About 1.6 percent of patients visiting emergency rooms this week were there for ILI. About 2.5 percent of
outpatient visits were for ILI.
 No school absenteeism rate was reported last week among public schools due to spring break.
To date, 205 influenza-related deaths have been reported in Arkansas this flu season, 200 among adult
persons and 5 pediatric deaths. CDC has reported a total of 133 pediatric deaths nationwide this season.
 Since October 1, 2017, 59 facilities including 47 nursing homes have reported influenza outbreaks.
 The proportion of deaths reported to the National Center for Health Statistics attributed to pneumonia and
influenza (P&I) was above the system-specific epidemic threshold.
 For Week 11, the geographic spread of influenza was reported as widespread in 17 states; Guam, Puerto
Rico, and 26 states reported regional activity; the District of Columbia and five states reported local
activities; and the U.S. Virgin Islands and two states reported sporadic activities.
 You can report flu year-round and view the weekly influenza report during the influenza season at:
http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/influenza.
You can also access the reporting website directly at: https://FluReport.ADH.Arkansas.gov
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http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/ima...eport_Week_Ending_Saturday_March_24,_2018.pdf
 
Five flu deaths reported; season's toll rises to 210

By Andy Davis

This article was published today at 2:37 a.m.

Five more flu-related deaths were reported to the state last week, bringing the death toll from the current flu season to 210, state health officials told legislators on Monday.

Meanwhile, the number of people getting sick with the flu has continued to decline.

"We're seeing a clear downtrend" in new infections, Nate Smith, director of the state Department of Health, told the House and Senate public health committees.

"Although there will continue to be influenza activity at some level in the state, probably for several weeks, we are clearly past the worst of it."
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http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/apr/03/five-flu-deaths-reported-season-s-toll--1/
 
Arkansas flu deaths climb to 215

Illness cited in 30 counties, but season?s end called close
By Andy Davis

This article was published today at 3:34 a.m.


Five more flu deaths were reported to the state in the past week, raising the death toll from the current flu season to 215, the state Department of Health reported Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the department reported fewer than 1 percent of patients visiting the doctor had flu-like symptoms -- about the same percentage that's typically reported outside of the flu season, said Jennifer Dillaha, medical director for the Health Department's immunization program.

"There's enough counties reporting activity that we don't feel like we're out of flu season yet, but we're getting very close," she said.
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http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/apr/11/arkansas-flu-deaths-climb-to-215-201804-1/
 
Outbreak Response/Epidemiology
Influenza Weekly Report
Arkansas 2017-2018
Week Ending Saturday 04/14/2018
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 For Week 15, Arkansas reported ?Local? activity to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
for geographic spread of influenza, and ?Minimal? or 1/10 for ILI intensity.
 Since October 1, 2017, over 53,200 positive influenza tests have been reported to the ADH online database
by health care providers. In Week 15, 33 counties reported influenza cases. The majority of reports came
from Craighead, Pulaski, Faulkner, Sebastian, Benton, Jefferson, Cleburne, Garland, Greene, Polk, and
Pope.
 Among total flu antigen tests that can distinguish between influenza A and B virus types, 62 percent were
influenza A, and 38 percent were influenza B.
 Private labs reported 5 positive PCR flu tests this week: 2 positives for influenza A, 3 positives for influenza
B. At the ADH lab, one sample tested negative this week.
 About 1.0 percent of patients visiting emergency rooms this week were there for ILI. About 1.4 percent of
outpatient visits were for ILI.
 The average school absenteeism rate last week was 5.8 percent among public schools.
To date, 217 influenza-related deaths have been reported in Arkansas this flu season, 212 among adult
persons and 5 pediatric deaths. CDC has reported a total of 151 pediatric deaths nationwide this season.
 Since October 1, 2017, 59 facilities including 47 nursing homes have reported influenza outbreaks.
 The proportion of deaths reported to the National Center for Health Statistics attributed to pneumonia and
influenza (P&I) was below the system-specific epidemic threshold.
 For Week 14, the geographic spread of influenza was reported as widespread in 7 states; Guam, Puerto Rico
and 22 states reported regional activity; the District of Columbia and 16 states reported local activities; the
U.S. Virgin Islands and five states reported sporadic activities.
 You can report flu year-round and view the weekly influenza report during the influenza season at:
http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/influenza.
You can also access the reporting website directly at: https://FluReport.ADH.Arkansas.gov
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https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/im...eport_Week_Ending_Saturday_April_14,_2018.pdf
 
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