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California 2015-16 Flu Season

California Influenza and Other Respiratory Disease Surveillance for Week 9
(February 28, 2016 to March 5, 2016)
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Documents/Week 09 - FINAL Report.pdf

Overall influenza activity in California was ?widespread*? during Week 9.
Influenza Report Highlights
 Influenza activity in California remains elevated based on high levels of laboratory detections
of influenza viruses.
 Outpatient influenza-like illness (ILI)
o 3.8% of patient visits during Week 9 were for ILI, which is similar to Week 8 (3.8%); the
percentage of visits for ILI is above expected levels for this time of year
 Hospitalization data
o 4.8% of Kaiser patients hospitalized during Week 9 were admitted with a pneumonia and/or
influenza (P&I) diagnosis, which is lower compared to Week 8 (5.3%); the percentage of P&I
admissions is within expected levels for this time of year
 Influenza virus detections by Respiratory Laboratory Network and Sentinel Laboratories
o 1,343 (29.3%) of 4,581 specimens tested were positive for influenza during Week 9, which is
lower compared to Week 8 (30.6%)
 Influenza-associated deaths among patients 0?64 years of age
o There were 7 laboratory-confirmed influenza deaths reported during Week 9
 Influenza-associated outbreaks
o There were 3 laboratory-confirmed influenza outbreaks reported during Week 9
...
During Week 9, there were 7 laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated fatalities reported. To date this
season, there have been 44 reports of laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated deaths among patients
<65 years of age during the 2015?2016 influenza season.
...
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Documents/Week 09 - FINAL Report.pdf
 
Flu Deaths Now at 41, Season May Have Peaked (San Diego County)
March 16, 2016 | 11:51am

The number of local influenza deaths is up, yet cases are significantly down, a sign the flu season may have peaked.

During the week ending March 12, a total of 15 new influenza deaths were reported in the region, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.

The new deaths bring this season?s total to 41, compared to 90 at the same time last year. The ages of those who have died this season range from 35 to 95, and six had no known underlying medical conditions.

Last week, the number of lab-confirmed flu cases dropped for the second week in a row. A total of 483 cases were reported for the week ending March 12, compared to 847 cases reported the previous week.

?It?s unfortunate the flu continues to take a toll on San Diegans,? said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer. ?While it appears the flu season may have peaked, flu activity in the region is still elevated. People should get vaccinated and take other precautions to avoid getting sick.?

For the week ending March 12, 2016 (Week 10), the Health and Human Services Agency Influenza Watch report shows the following:

Emergency department visits for influenza-like illness: 6 percent of all visits (6 percent the previous week)
Lab-confirmed influenza cases for the week: 483 (down from 847 the previous week)
Total influenza deaths to date: 41 (compared to 90 last season)
Total lab-confirmed influenza cases to date: 4,928 (compared to 6,391 last season)
Your Best Shot Against the Flu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine every year. The vaccine is safe and effective. It takes about two weeks for immunity to develop.

This season?s flu vaccine offers protection against several strains of the flu including influenza A H3N2, pandemic H1N1-like, and influenza B strains.

Vaccination is especially important for people who are at high risk of developing serious complications from influenza. They include:

People with chronic medical conditions like asthma, diabetes and lung disease, even if your symptoms are under control
Pregnant women
People 65 years and older
People who live with or care for others who are at higher risk
Other Tips to Stay Healthy
In addition to getting vaccinated, people should also do the following to avoid getting sick:

Wash hands thoroughly and often
Use hand sanitizers
Stay away from sick people
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Clean commonly touched surfaces
If you are sick, stay home and avoid contact with others
The flu vaccine is available at doctors? offices and retail pharmacies. If you don?t have medical insurance, you can go to a Community Health Center or County public health center to get vaccinated. For a list of locations, visit sdiz.org or call 2-1-1.
http://timesofsandiego.com/life/201...cials-flu-season-total-death-toll-41-in-2016/
 
California Influenza and Other Respiratory Disease Surveillance for Week 10
(March 6, 2016 to March 12, 2016)
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Documents/Week 10 - FINAL Report.pdf

Overall influenza activity in California was ?widespread*? during Week 10.
Influenza Report Highlights
? Influenza activity in California remains elevated based on high levels of laboratory detections
of influenza viruses.
? Outpatient influenza-like illness (ILI)
o 3.2% of patient visits during Week 10 were for ILI, which is lower than Week 9 (3.6%); the
percentage of visits for ILI is above expected levels for this time of year
? Influenza virus detections by Respiratory Laboratory Network and Sentinel Laboratories
o 1,101 (25.8%) of 4,270 specimens tested were positive for influenza during Week 10, which
is lower compared to Week 9 (30.4%)
? Influenza-associated deaths among patients 0?64 years of age
o There were 14 laboratory-confirmed influenza deaths reported during Week 10
? Influenza-associated outbreaks
o There were 5 laboratory-confirmed influenza outbreaks reported during Week 10
...
During Week 10, there were 14 laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated fatalities reported. To date this
season, there have been 60 reports of laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated deaths among patients
<65 years of age during the 2015?2016 influenza season.
...
 
Flu Kills Girl, 16 ? 1st Pediatric Death from Illness in 3 Years
POSTED BY KEN STONE ON MARCH 23, 2016 IN LIFE | 43 VIEWS | LEAVE A RESPONSE

The first pediatric death in three years to be caused by the flu in San Diego County was reported Wednesday by local health officials.
A 16-year-old girl was one of nine influenza deaths reported locally last week, the county Health and Human Services Agency announced.

The teenager died March 16 from influenza B and had underlying medical conditions, according to the health agency.
...
The new deaths bring this season?s total to 50, compared to 90 at the same time last year.
...
http://timesofsandiego.com/life/201...-1st-pediatric-death-from-illness-in-3-years/
 
California Influenza and Other Respiratory Disease Surveillance for Week 11
(March 13, 2016 to March 19, 2016)
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Documents/Week 11 - FINAL Report.pdf

Overall influenza activity in California was ?widespread*? during Week 11.
Influenza Report Highlights
? Outpatient visits for influenza-like illness and laboratory data indicate that influenza activity in
California is still elevated; however, activity is beginning to decrease.
? Outpatient influenza-like illness (ILI)
o 3.3% of patient visits during Week 11 were for ILI, which is lower than Week 10 (3.4%); the
percentage of visits for ILI is above expected levels for this time of year
? Influenza virus detections by Respiratory Laboratory Network and Sentinel Laboratories
o 885 (21.1%) of 4,186 specimens tested were positive for influenza during Week 11, which is
lower compared to Week 10 (25.2%)
? Influenza-associated deaths among patients 0?64 years of age
o There were 11 laboratory-confirmed influenza deaths reported during Week 11
? Influenza-associated outbreaks
o There were 2 laboratory-confirmed influenza outbreaks reported during Week 11
...
During Week 11, there were 11 laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated fatalities reported. To date this season, there have been 71 reports of laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated deaths among patients <65 years of age during the 2015?2016 influenza season.
...
 
County of San Diego
INFLUENZA WATCH
March 30, 2016
Volume 15, Issue 22
Week 12
Ending 3/26/2016
http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/documents/InfluenzaWatch.pdf

Current Week 12 (ending 3/26/2016)
? 281 new influenza detections reported: Elevated level
? 6% influenza-like-illness (ILI) among emergency department visits: Elevated level
? 6 influenza-related deaths reported this week
? 8% of deaths registered with pneumonia and/or influenza: Expected level

...
Current
Season Summary

5,599 Total Cases

104 ICU Cases

56 Deaths

...
http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/documents/InfluenzaWatch.pdf

9-Year-Old Dies of Influenza, Marking Second Pediatric Death from Flu in County
To date this season, there have been 5,599 lab-confirmed cases in the county

By Samantha Tatro

A 9-year-old has died from influenza B, marking the second pediatric death resulting from the flu in San Diego County this season, County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) officials said.
The boy, who had underlying medical conditions, died March 26, bringing the total of reported influenza-related deaths to 56. Last week, a 16-year-old teen with underlying medical conditions died as a result of the flu, HHSA officials said Wednesday.
...
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/loc...atric-Death-from-Flu-in-County-374030701.html
 
County of San Diego
INFLUENZA WATCH
April 6, 2016
Volume 15, Issue 23
Week 13
Ending 4/2/2016
http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/documents/InfluenzaWatch.pdf

Current Week 13 (ending 4/2/2016)
? 155 new influenza detections reported: Elevated level
? 4% influenza-like-illness (ILI) among emergency department visits: Expected level
? 4 influenza-related deaths reported this week
? 7% of deaths registered with pneumonia and/or influenza: Expected level
...
Current Season Summary

5,761 Total Cases

108 ICU Cases

60 Deaths
...
 
California Influenza and Other Respiratory Disease Surveillance for Week 12
(March 20, 2016 to March 26, 2016)
...
Overall influenza activity in California was ?widespread*? during Week 12.
Influenza Report Highlights
? Outpatient influenza-like illness and laboratory data indicate that influenza activity in California is
still elevated; however, activity is decreasing.
? Outpatient influenza-like illness (ILI)
o 3.0% of patient visits during Week 12 were for ILI, which is lower than Week 11 (3.2%); the
percentage of visits for ILI is above expected levels for this time of year
? Hospitalization data
o 5.2% of Kaiser patients hospitalized during Week 12 were admitted with a pneumonia and/or
influenza (P&I) diagnosis, which is higher than Week 11 (4.8%); the percentage of P&I
admissions is within expected levels for this time of year
? Influenza virus detections by Respiratory Laboratory Network and Sentinel Laboratories
o 600 (16.8%) of 3,577 specimens tested were positive for influenza during Week 12, which is
lower compared to Week 11 (21.4%)
? Influenza-associated deaths among patients 0?64 years of age
o There were 9 laboratory-confirmed influenza deaths reported during Week 12
? Influenza-associated outbreaks
o There were 4 laboratory-confirmed influenza outbreaks reported during Week 12
...
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Documents/Week 12 - FINAL Report.pdf

California Influenza and Other Respiratory Disease Surveillance for Week 13
(March 27, 2016 to April 2, 2016)
...
Overall influenza activity in California was ?widespread*? during Week 13.
Influenza Report Highlights
? Laboratory data indicate that influenza activity in California is still elevated; however, activity is
decreasing.
? Outpatient influenza-like illness (ILI)
o 1.8% of patient visits during Week 13 were for ILI, which is lower than Week 12 (3.1%); the
percentage of visits for ILI is above expected levels for this time of year
? Hospitalization data
o 5.1% of Kaiser patients hospitalized during Week 13 were admitted with a pneumonia and/or
influenza (P&I) diagnosis, which was similar to Week 12 (5.2%); the percentage of P&I
admissions is within expected levels for this time of year
? Influenza virus detections by Respiratory Laboratory Network and Sentinel Laboratories
o 470 (16.3%) of 2,884 specimens tested were positive for influenza during Week 13, which is
lower compared to Week 12 (17.9%)
? Influenza-associated deaths among patients 0?64 years of age
o There were 8 laboratory-confirmed influenza deaths reported during Week 13
? Influenza-associated outbreaks
o There were 3 laboratory-confirmed influenza outbreaks reported during Week 13
...
C. Laboratory-Confirmed Severe Influenza Case Reports
Currently, as mandated under Section 2500 of the California Code of Regulations, deaths among patients
aged 0?64 years with laboratory-confirmed influenza are reportable to CDPH. The weekly influenza
report includes confirmed deaths formally reported to CDPH as of April 2, 2016 (Week 13).

During Week 13, there were 8 laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated fatalities reported. To date this
season, there have been 88 reports of laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated deaths among patients
<65 years of age during the 2015?2016 influenza season.
...
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Documents/Week 13 - FINAL Report.pdf
 
California Influenza and Other Respiratory Disease Surveillance for Week 15
(April 10, 2016 to April 16, 2016)
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Documents/Week 15 - FINAL Report.pdf

Overall influenza activity in California was downgraded to ?regional*? during Week 15.
Influenza Report Highlights
? Influenza activity is continuing to decrease in California; however, laboratory data indicate that
influenza activity is still elevated in some regions of California.
? Outpatient influenza-like illness (ILI)
o 1.5% of patient visits during Week 15 were for ILI, which is lower than Week 14 (2.3%); the
percentage of visits for ILI is below expected levels for this time of year
? Hospitalization data
o 3.9% of Kaiser patients hospitalized during Week 15 were admitted with a pneumonia and/or
influenza (P&I) diagnosis, which is lower than Week 14 (4.1%); the percentage of P&I
admissions is below expected levels for this time of year
? Influenza virus detections by Respiratory Laboratory Network and Sentinel Laboratories
o 227 (10.7%) of 2,113 specimens tested were positive for influenza during Week 15, which is
lower compared to Week 14 (13.7%)
? Influenza-associated deaths among patients 0?64 years of age
o There were 5 laboratory-confirmed influenza deaths reported during Week 15
? Influenza-associated outbreaks
o There were 5 laboratory-confirmed influenza outbreak reported during Week 15
...
C. Laboratory-Confirmed Severe Influenza Case Reports
Currently, as mandated under Section 2500 of the California Code of Regulations, deaths among patients
aged 0?64 years with laboratory-confirmed influenza are reportable to CDPH. The weekly influenza
report includes confirmed deaths formally reported to CDPH as of April 16, 2016 (Week 15).

During Week 15, there were five laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated fatalities reported. To date
this season, there have been 102 reports of laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated deaths among
patients <65 years of age during the 2015?2016 influenza season.
...
 
Flu-Related Death in Santa Barbara County

Senerey De Los Santos, KEYT - KCOY - KKFX Anchor/Reporter, senerey.delossantos@keyt.com
POSTED: 06:35 PM PDT Apr 27, 2016

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -
Another flu-related death in Santa Barbara County has been reported. That's a total of six for this flu season.

The Public Health Department says it's not unusual to see that many deaths, but they still want the public to understand how serious this virus can be if not treat right away.

Typically the flu season peaks between December and February. This year was different. It started later meaning the virus hung around longer than many are use to.
...
http://www.keyt.com/news/flurelated-death-in-santa-barbara-county/39251844
 
County of San Diego
INFLUENZA WATCH
April 27, 2016
Volume 15, Issue 26
Week 16
Ending 4/23/2016

Current Week 16 (ending 4/23/2016)
? 135 new influenza detections reported (note that 60 cases were from a batch of
delayed case reports): Expected level
? 3% influenza-like-illness (ILI) among emergency department visits: Expected level
? 0 influenza-related deaths reported this week
? 5% of deaths registered with pneumonia and/or influenza: Expected level


Current Season Summary
6,079 Total Cases
114 ICU Cases
63 Deaths
15 Outbreaks
...
http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/documents/InfluenzaWatch.pdf

California Influenza and Other Respiratory Disease Surveillance for Week 16
(April 17, 2016 to April 23, 2016)

Influenza Report Highlights
? Influenza activity is continuing to decrease in California; however, laboratory data indicate that
influenza activity is still elevated in some regions of California.
? Outpatient influenza-like illness (ILI)
o 1.7% of patient visits during Week 16 were for ILI, which is lower than Week 15 (1.9%); the
percentage of visits for ILI is within expected levels for this time of year
? Hospitalization data
o 4.2% of Kaiser patients hospitalized during Week 16 were admitted with a pneumonia and/or
influenza (P&I) diagnosis, which is higher than Week 15 (3.8%); the percentage of P&I
admissions is below expected levels for this time of year
? Influenza virus detections by Respiratory Laboratory Network and Sentinel Laboratories
o 176 (8.5%) of 2,071 specimens tested were positive for influenza during Week 16, which is
lower compared to Week 15 (10.6%)
? Influenza-associated deaths among patients 0?64 years of age
o There were 10 laboratory-confirmed influenza deaths reported during Week 16
? Influenza-associated outbreaks
o There were 5 laboratory-confirmed influenza outbreak reported during Week 16
...
C. Laboratory-Confirmed Severe Influenza Case Reports
Currently, as mandated under Section 2500 of the California Code of Regulations, deaths among patients
aged 0?64 years with laboratory-confirmed influenza are reportable to CDPH. The weekly influenza
report includes confirmed deaths formally reported to CDPH as of April 23, 2016 (Week 16).

During Week 16, there were 10 laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated fatalities reported. To date this
season, there have been 112 reports of laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated deaths among patients
<65 years of age during the 2015?2016 influenza season.
...
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Documents/Week 16 - FINAL Report.pdf
 
California Influenza and Other Respiratory Disease Surveillance for Week 17
(April 24, 2016 to April 30, 2016)
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Documents/Week 17 - FINAL Report.pdf

Overall influenza activity in California was ?regional*? during Week 17.
Influenza Report Highlights
 Influenza activity is continuing to decrease in California; however, laboratory data indicate that
influenza activity is still elevated in some regions of California.
 Outpatient influenza-like illness (ILI)
o 1.1% of patient visits during Week 17 were for ILI, which is lower than Week 16 (1.7%); the
percentage of visits for ILI is within expected levels for this time of year
 Hospitalization data
o 3.9% of Kaiser patients hospitalized during Week 17 were admitted with a pneumonia and/or
influenza (P&I) diagnosis, which is lower than Week 16 (4.2%); the percentage of P&I
admissions is below expected levels for this time of year
 Influenza virus detections by Respiratory Laboratory Network and Sentinel Laboratories
o 140 (8.1%) of 1,739 specimens tested were positive for influenza during Week 17, which is
lower compared to Week 16 (8.9%)
 Influenza-associated deaths among patients 0?64 years of age
o There were 3 laboratory-confirmed influenza deaths reported during Week 17
 Influenza-associated outbreaks
o There were 5 laboratory-confirmed influenza outbreak reported during Week 17
...
C. Laboratory-Confirmed Severe Influenza Case Reports
Currently, as mandated under Section 2500 of the California Code of Regulations, deaths among patients
aged 0?64 years with laboratory-confirmed influenza are reportable to CDPH. The weekly influenza
report includes confirmed deaths formally reported to CDPH as of April 30, 2016 (Week 17).

During Week 17, there were three laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated fatalities reported. To date
this season, there have been 115 reports of laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated deaths among
patients <65 years of age during the 2015?2016 influenza season.
...
 
California Influenza and Other Respiratory Disease Surveillance for Week 18
(May 1, 2016 to May 7, 2016)
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Documents/Week 18 - FINAL Report.pdf

Overall influenza activity in California was downgraded to ?local*? during Week 18.
Influenza Report Highlights
? Influenza activity is continuing to decrease in California; however, laboratory data indicate that
influenza activity is still elevated in a single region of California.
? Outpatient influenza-like illness (ILI)
o 2.4% of patient visits during Week 18 were for ILI, which is higher than Week 17 (1.9%); the
percentage of visits for ILI is above expected levels for this time of year
? Hospitalization data
o 3.6% of Kaiser patients hospitalized during Week 18 were admitted with a pneumonia and/or
influenza (P&I) diagnosis, which is lower than Week 17 (3.8%); the percentage of P&I
admissions is below expected levels for this time of year
? Influenza virus detections by Respiratory Laboratory Network and Sentinel Laboratories
o 84 (6.4%) of 1,320 specimens tested were positive for influenza during Week 18, which is
lower compared to Week 17 (8.1%)
? Influenza-associated deaths among patients 0?64 years of age
o There were 2 laboratory-confirmed influenza deaths reported during Week 18
? Influenza-associated outbreaks
o There were 2 laboratory-confirmed influenza outbreak reported during Week 18
...
C. Laboratory-Confirmed Severe Influenza Case Reports

Currently, as mandated under Section 2500 of the California Code of Regulations, deaths among patients
aged 0?64 years with laboratory-confirmed influenza are reportable to CDPH. The weekly influenza
report includes confirmed deaths formally reported to CDPH as of May 7, 2016 (Week 18).

During Week 18, there were two laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated fatalities reported. To date
this season, there have been 117 reports of laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated deaths among
patients <65 years of age during the 2015?2016 influenza season.
...
 
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