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Australian Influenza Surveillance 2010 - Latest report
The Australian Influenza Report is compiled from a number of data sources, including laboratory-confirmed notifications to NNDSS, sentinel influenza-like illness reporting from General Practitioners and Emergency Departments, workplace absenteeism, and laboratory testing. It is produced weekly. A more in-depth end of season report is also published in Communicable Diseases Intelligence.

Report No. 23
Reporting period 5 to 11 June 2010
Influenza Surveillance Report No. 23 for the week ending 11 June 2010 (PDF 283 KB)

Summary
Levels of influenza-like illness (ILI) in the community show signs of increasing through some surveillance systems (WA and NSW Emergency Departments, Flutracking and absenteeism).
Reporting from laboratories suggests that little of this community ILI is due to influenza. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was the most common respiratory virus diagnosed by NSW sentinel laboratories in the last reporting period, picornavirus was most common in VIC and rhinovirus was the most common respiratory virus in WA.
Of the 884 confirmed cases of influenza diagnosed during 2010 up to 11 June, 9.2% have been sub-typed as pandemic (H1N1) 2009, 75.7% as type A not sub-typed (likely to be mostly pandemic influenza), 0.9% as A/H3N2 and 9.5% have been characterised as type B.
Sentinel hospitals have reported one hospitalisation for influenza (Pandemic, Qld) during this period, and ANZICS reported no ICU admissions for influenza A.
In 2010, there have been 81 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza reported in Australia, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 37,717 since May 2009. There has been one new confirmed case of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza diagnosed and reported in Australia (Qld) during this reporting period.
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza virus accounted for 92.2% of all influenza A viruses subtyped globally in the last reporting period. Seasonal Influenza B viruses are now the predominant strain in the Russian Federation, China, Ukraine and Hong Kong.
In China, influenza B accounted for 87% of influenza viruses detected in the week to 23 May 2010. Of these, approximately 54% are the same strain as that in the 2010 Southern Hemisphere vaccine.
As at 23 May 2010, the WHO Regional Offices reported over 18,156 deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza worldwide. Active but declining transmission continues in the Caribbean and Southeast Asia.


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Australian Influenza Surveillance 2010 - Latest report
The Australian Influenza Report is compiled from a number of data sources, including laboratory-confirmed notifications to NNDSS, sentinel influenza-like illness reporting from General Practitioners and Emergency Departments, workplace absenteeism, and laboratory testing. It is produced weekly. A more in-depth end of season report is also published in Communicable Diseases Intelligence.

Report No. 25
Reporting period 19 to 25 June 2010
Influenza Surveillance Report No. 25 for the week ending 25 June 2010 (PDF 246 KB)

Summary
Levels of influenza-like illness (ILI) in the community show signs of increasing through some surveillance systems (ASPREN, WA and NSW Emergency Departments and NHCCN calls).
Reporting from laboratories suggests that influenza activity is increasing. However, influenza still accounts for only a small proportion of the respiratory viruses circulating in the community. The most common respiratory viruses diagnosed by sentinel laboratories this reporting period were respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in WA, picornavirus in VIC and RSV and rhinovirus in NSW.
NT have reported a significant cluster of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 cases in the East Arnhem region, including 29 cases and two hospitalisations.
Of the 996 confirmed cases of influenza of all types diagnosed during 2010 up to 25 June, 101 (10.1%) have been sub-typed as pandemic (H1N1) 2009, 767 (77.0%) as influenza type A not sub-typed, 8 (0.8%) as A/H3N2 and 6 (0.6%) as type A&B. A further 95 (9.5%) have been characterised as influenza type B and 18 (1.8%) have been untyped.
Separate laboratory reporting suggests a higher level of A(H3N2) in the community, particularly in WA.
Sentinel hospitals have reported one hospitalisation for influenza during this period. ANZICS reported no ICU admissions for influenza.
In 2010, there have been 101 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza reported in Australia, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 37,737 since May 2009. There have been ten new confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza diagnosed and reported in Australia (Qld, NT and WA) during this reporting period.
In China, influenza B accounted for 77.8% of influenza viruses detected in the week to 20 June 2010. Of these, approximately 44.1% are the same strain as that in the 2010 Southern Hemisphere vaccine.
As at 13 June 2010, the WHO Regional Offices reported over 18,209 deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza worldwide. Overall pandemic influenza transmission remains low.

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The Australian Influenza Report is compiled from a number of data sources, including laboratory-confirmed notifications to NNDSS, sentinel influenza-like illness reporting from General Practitioners and Emergency Departments, workplace absenteeism, and laboratory testing. It is produced weekly. A more in-depth end of season report is also published in Communicable Diseases Intelligence.

Report No. 27
Reporting period 3 to 9 July 2010
Influenza Surveillance Report No. 27 for the week ending 3 to 9 July 2010 (PDF 259 KB)

Summary
Levels of influenza-like illness (ILI) in the community are continuing to show signs of increasing through some surveillance systems (ASPREN, absenteeism, WA and NSW Emergency Departments and NHCCN calls).
Reporting from laboratories suggests that influenza activity is increasing. The most common respiratory viruses diagnosed by sentinel laboratories this reporting period were respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in WA and NSW and picornavirus in VIC.
Of the 1,247 confirmed cases of influenza of all types diagnosed during 2010 up to 9 July, 157 (13%) have been sub-typed as pandemic (H1N1) 2009, 945 (76%) as influenza type A not sub-typed, 9 (1%) as A/H3N2 and 8 (1%) as type A&B. A further 110 (9%) have been characterised as influenza type B and 18 (1%) have been untyped.
This reporting period, sentinel laboratory reporting suggests circulation of A(H3N2) as well as pandemic (H1N1) 2009 in the community.
Sentinel hospitals have reported two hospitalisations for influenza, with ANZICS also reporting three ICU admissions for influenza during this period.
In 2010, there have been 157 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza reported in Australia, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 37,793 since May 2009. There have been 12 new confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza diagnosed and reported in Australia (Qld, NT and WA) during this reporting period.
In China, influenza B accounted for 53.5% of influenza viruses detected in the week to 4 July 2010. Of these, approximately 50.8% are the same strain as that in the 2010 Southern Hemisphere vaccine.
As at 27 June 2010, the WHO Regional Offices have reported over 18,311 deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza worldwide. Current pandemic influenza transmission remains low
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Australian Influenza Surveillance 2010 - Latest report
The Australian Influenza Report is compiled from a number of data sources, including laboratory-confirmed notifications to NNDSS, sentinel influenza-like illness reporting from General Practitioners and Emergency Departments, workplace absenteeism, and laboratory testing. It is produced weekly. A more in-depth end of season report is also published in Communicable Diseases Intelligence.

Report No. 28
Reporting period 10 to 16 July 2010
Influenza Surveillance Report No. 28 for the week ending 10 to 16 July 2010 (PDF 259 KB)

Summary
Levels of influenza-like illness (ILI) in the community are continuing to show signs of increasing through some surveillance systems (ASPREN, WA Emergency Departments and NHCCN calls).
Reporting from sentinel laboratories suggests that influenza activity is increasing, with 5% of tests positive for influenza. The most common respiratory viruses diagnosed by sentinel laboratories this reporting period were respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in WA and NSW and picornavirus in VIC.
In 2010, sentinel laboratories reported that 144 specimens have been positive for influenza (of 6445 specimens tested), of which 62% were pandemic (H1N1) 2009, 28% were A/H3N2, 6% were influenza B and 4% were influenza A (untyped). Of the 1,362 confirmed cases of influenza of all types diagnosed during 2010 up to 16 July, there have been 212 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza reported in Australia, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 37,848 since May 2009. There have been 17 new confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza diagnosed and reported in Australia (Qld, NT, SA and WA) during this reporting period.
Sentinel hospitals have reported four hospitalisations for influenza in this reporting period, including three for pandemic (H1N1) 2009. ANZICS reported no ICU admissions for influenza during this period.
In China, influenza B accounted for 53.5% of influenza viruses detected in the week to 4 July 2010. Of these, approximately 50.8% are the same strain as that in the 2010 Southern Hemisphere vaccine.
As at 12 July 2010, the WHO Regional Offices have reported over 18,337 deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza worldwide. Current pandemic influenza transmission remains low.
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The Australian Influenza Report is compiled from a number of data sources, including laboratory-confirmed notifications to NNDSS, sentinel influenza-like illness reporting from General Practitioners and Emergency Departments, workplace absenteeism, and laboratory testing. It is produced weekly. A more in-depth end of season report is also published in Communicable Diseases Intelligence.

Report No. 31
Reporting period 31 July 6 August 2010
Influenza Surveillance Report No. 31 for the week ending 31 July to 6 August 2010 (PDF 359 KB)

Summary
Levels of influenza-like illness (ILI) in the community are continuing to show signs of increasing through some surveillance systems.
Notifications of laboratory confirmed influenza continue to increase, indicating the start of the influenza season with the highest rates seen in WA, SA, QLD and the ACT.
There have been 115 laboratory confirmed notifications of influenza during this reporting period, including 67 pandemic (H1N1) 2009 cases.
Reporting from sentinel laboratories confirm that influenza activity is increasing, with 11% of tests positive for influenza, up from 8% last week. In 2010, sentinel laboratories reported that 280 specimens have been positive for influenza (of 8,114 specimens tested), of which 68% were pandemic (H1N1) 2009, 20% were A/H3N2, 6% were influenza B and 6% were influenza A (untyped). The most common respiratory viruses diagnosed by sentinel laboratories this reporting period were respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in WA and NSW, and picornavirus in VIC.
Of the 1,963 confirmed cases of influenza of all types diagnosed during 2010 up to 6 August, there have been 503 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza reported in Australia, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 38,139 since May 2009.
Sentinel hospitals have reported eight hospitalisations for influenza in this reporting period, including seven for pandemic (H1N1) 2009. ANZICS reported three ICU admissions for influenza during this period. APSU have reported 4 cases of influenza complications in children 15 years and under since 1 July 2010.
In 2010, two deaths that were associated with the pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus have been reported, both occurring in Western Australia. The deaths occurred in late May and July, in a 49 year old female and 26 year old female respectively. Both cases were reported as having underlying risk factors.
The WHO has advised that the world is no longer in phase 6 of influenza pandemic alert, and will now move into the post pandemic period. As at 1 August 2010, over 18,449 deaths worldwide have been reported associated with the pandemic virus.


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Report No. 33
Reporting period 14 to 20 August 2010
Influenza Surveillance Report No. 33 for the week ending 14 to 20 August 2010 (PDF 241 KB)

Summary
Levels of influenza and influenza-like illness (ILI) in the community are continuing to show signs of increasing through all surveillance systems.
There have been 362 laboratory confirmed notifications of influenza during this reporting period, including 248 pandemic (H1N1) 2009 cases. Notifications of laboratory confirmed influenza were highest in VIC, SA and QLD during the current reporting period.
Results from sentinel laboratory surveillance systems for this reporting period show that 14% of the respiratory tests conducted over this period were positive for influenza, which is similar to the last reporting period (15%). In 2010, a total of 448 specimens have been positive for influenza (of 9,275 specimens tested), of which 66% were pandemic (H1N1) 2009 and 16% were A/H3N2. The most common respiratory viruses diagnosed by sentinel laboratories this reporting period were respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in WA, RSV and rhinovirus in NSW, and picornavirus in VIC.
Of the 2,833 confirmed cases of influenza diagnosed during 2010 up to 20 August, 1,066 (38%) have been sub-typed as pandemic (H1N1) 2009. A total of 38,702 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 have occurred in Australia since May 2009.
Sentinel hospitals have reported ten hospitalisations for influenza in this reporting period, including seven for pandemic (H1N1) 2009. ANZICS reported ten ICU admissions for influenza during this period. APSU have reported 4 cases of influenza complications in children aged 15 years and under since 1 July 2010.
The WHO has advised that the world is no longer in phase 6 of influenza pandemic alert, and will now move into the post pandemic period. As at 1 August 2010, over 18,449 deaths worldwide have been reported associated with the pandemic virus. WHO are currently reporting transmission remains locally intense in parts of India and New Zealand.
 
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Report No. 35

Reporting period 28 August to 3 September 2010

Levels of influenza and influenza-like illness (ILI) in the community have continued to increase through all surveillance systems this reporting period and highlight a late start to the influenza season compared to previous years.

There were 501 laboratory confirmed notifications of influenza during this reporting period, including 361 pandemic (H1N1) 2009 cases. Notifications of laboratory confirmed influenza were highest in SA and QLD.

Results from sentinel laboratory surveillance systems for this reporting period show that 19% of the respiratory tests conducted over this period were positive for influenza, which is similar to the last reporting period (17%). In 2010, a total of 694 specimens have been positive for influenza (of 10,554 specimens tested), of which 70% were pandemic (H1N1) 2009 and 12% were A/H3N2.

Of the 4,152 confirmed cases of influenza diagnosed during 2010 up to 3 September, 1,935 (47%) have been sub-typed as pandemic (H1N1) 2009. A total of 39,571 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 have occurred in Australia since May 2009.

Sentinel hospitals have reported 16 hospitalisations for influenza during the reporting period, including 13 for pandemic (H1N1) 2009. ANZICS reported two ICU admissions for influenza and the APSU has reported nine cases of influenza complications in children aged less than 15 years this reporting period.

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Australian Influenza Surveillance 2010 - Latest report
The Australian Influenza Report is compiled from a number of data sources, including laboratory-confirmed notifications to NNDSS, sentinel influenza-like illness reporting from General Practitioners and Emergency Departments, workplace absenteeism, and laboratory testing. It is produced weekly. A more in-depth end of season report is also published in Communicable Diseases Intelligence.

Report No. 38
Reporting period 18 to 24 September 2010
Influenza Surveillance Report No. 38 for the week ending 18 to 24 September 2010 (PDF 300 KB)
Summary

* Levels of influenza-like illness (ILI) in the community have continued to increase through most surveillance systems this reporting period. Local, regional and widespread activity was reported within jurisdictions. The number of laboratory confirmed notifications has also increased.
* There were 933 laboratory confirmed notifications of influenza during this reporting period, including 732 pandemic (H1N1) 2009 cases. Notifications of laboratory confirmed influenza were highest in SA.
* Results from sentinel laboratory surveillance systems for this reporting period show that 17% of the respiratory tests conducted over this period were positive for influenza, which is a slight increase from the last reporting period (14%). In 2010, a total of 973 specimens have been positive for influenza
(of 12,228 specimens tested), of which 69% were pandemic (H1N1) 2009, 9% were A/H3N2 and 19% were influenza B.
* There have been 7,138 confirmed cases of influenza diagnosed in 2010 up to 24 September.
A total of 41,715 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 have occurred in Australia since May 2009.
* Sentinel hospitals reported a decrease in the number of influenza associated hospitalisations compared to previous weeks, with 18 admissions during the reporting period, including 13 for pandemic (H1N1) 2009. ANZICS reported 12 ICU admissions for influenza and the APSU reported three cases of influenza complications in children (<15 years) this reporting period.
* The WHO has advised that the world is no longer in phase 6 of influenza pandemic alert, and has moved into the post pandemic period. As at 1 August 2010, over 18,449 deaths worldwide have been reported associated with the pandemic virus. Chile has reported a recent increase in influenza notifications, most of which are H3N2.

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