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Connecticut Influenza Reports Winter 2015-16

Influenza Season, Update for Week 15*
(Week ending Saturday, 04/16/2016)
http://www.ct.gov/dph/lib/dph/infectious_diseases/flu/stats/thisweeksfluupdate.pdf

Key Points
 Flu activity is now past peak in Connecticut and in most of the country; however, it continues to be
classified geographically in Connecticut as widespread**.
 The predominant influenza viruses identified this season are Type A, although an increasing number of
Type B flu viruses are continuing to be reported.
 The predominant Type A isolates subtyped have been 2009 H1N1.
 It is still important to take steps to prevent influenza-related illness and hospitalization:
http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3115&q=500340
...
 Statewide emergency department visits attributed to the ?fever/flu syndrome? had reached 9.6% and it is
currently at 6.1% statewide; 5% is generally considered the minimum threshold when there are elevated
influenza-associated ED visits (Figure 1).
 The percentage of outpatient visits with influenza-like illness (ILI) had reached 4.2% and is currently at
1.8%; 1% is generally considered the baseline when there are increased influenza-associated visits in the
outpatient setting (Figure 2).
 The percentage of unscheduled hospital admissions due to pneumonia has been below 4% statewide during
the past 3 weeks; 4% is generally considered the baseline when there may be increased pneumonia
hospitalizations due to influenza (Figure 3).
 A total of 1,090 hospitalized patients with laboratory-confirmed influenza have been reported. Of these
reports, 741 are Type A (subtype unspecified), 155 are Type A (2009 H1N1), 9 are Type A (H3N2), and
185 are influenza B virus. A total of 26 reports of influenza-associated deaths have been received to date,
most associated with illness occurring during this season?s peak activity weeks in March. Of these, 17 were
patients greater than 65 years of age, seven were 50-64 years of age, and two were 25-49 years of age
(Figures 4 & 5).
 A total of 4,489 positive influenza reports have been reported for the current season. Influenza was reported
in all eight Connecticut counties: Fairfield (1,454), New Haven (1,245), Hartford (1,059), New London
(208), Tolland (154), Litchfield (136), Windham (121), and Middlesex (112). Of the 4,489 positive
influenza reports: 2,361 are Type A (subtype unspecified), 909 are Type A (2009 H1N1), 46 are Type A
(H3N2), and 1,173 are influenza B virus (Figures 6 & 7).
...
 
Influenza Season, Update for Week 16*
(Week ending Saturday, 04/23/2016)
http://www.ct.gov/dph/lib/dph/infectious_diseases/flu/stats/thisweeksfluupdate.pdf

Key Points
 Flu activity is now past peak in Connecticut and in most of the country; however, it continues to be
classified geographically in Connecticut as widespread**.
 The predominant influenza viruses identified this season are Type A, although an increasing number of
Type B flu viruses are continuing to be reported.
 The predominant Type A isolates subtyped have been 2009 H1N1.
 It is still important to take steps to prevent influenza-related illness and hospitalization:
http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3115&q=500340

...

 Statewide emergency department visits attributed to the ?fever/flu syndrome? had reached 9.6% and it is
currently at 5.9% statewide; 5% is generally considered the minimum threshold when there are elevated
influenza-associated ED visits (Figure 1).
 The percentage of outpatient visits with influenza-like illness (ILI) had reached 4.2% and is currently at
1.6%; 1% is generally considered the baseline when there are increased influenza-associated visits in the
outpatient setting (Figure 2).
 The percentage of unscheduled hospital admissions due to pneumonia has been below 4% statewide during
the past 4 weeks; 4% is generally considered the baseline when there may be increased pneumonia
hospitalizations due to influenza (Figure 3).
 A total of 1,136 hospitalized patients with laboratory-confirmed influenza have been reported. Of these
reports, 751 are Type A (subtype unspecified), 172 are Type A (2009 H1N1), 9 are Type A (H3N2), and
204 are influenza B virus. A total of 28 reports of influenza-associated deaths have been received to date,
most associated with illness occurring during this season?s peak activity weeks in March. Of these, 18 were
patients greater than 65 years of age, seven were 50-64 years of age, and three were 25-49 years of age
(Figures 4 & 5).
 A total of 4,741 positive influenza reports have been reported for the current season. Influenza was reported
in all eight Connecticut counties: Fairfield (1,536), New Haven (1,309), Hartford (1,121), New London
(217), Tolland (168), Litchfield (141), Windham (133), and Middlesex (116). Of the 4,741 positive
influenza reports: 2,397 are Type A (subtype unspecified), 1,013 are Type A (2009 H1N1), 50 are Type A
(H3N2), and 1,281 are influenza B virus (Figures 6 & 7).
...
 
Influenza Season, Update for Week 18*
(Week ending Saturday, 05/07/2016)
http://www.ct.gov/dph/lib/dph/infectious_diseases/flu/stats/thisweeksfluupdate.pdf

Key Points
 Flu activity is past peak in Connecticut and throughout the country; however, it continues to be classified
geographically in Connecticut as widespread**.
 The predominant influenza viruses identified this season are Type A, although most of the viruses reported
during weeks 17 and 18 were identified as Type B influenza.
 The predominant Type A isolates subtyped have been 2009 H1N1.
 It is still important to take steps to prevent influenza-related illness and hospitalization:
http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3115&q=500340

...

 Statewide emergency department visits attributed to the ?fever/flu syndrome? had reached 9.6% and it is
currently at 5.1% statewide; 5% is generally considered the minimum threshold when there are elevated
influenza-associated ED visits (Figure 1).
 The percentage of outpatient visits with influenza-like illness (ILI) had reached 4.2% and is currently at
1.4%; 1% is generally considered the baseline when there are increased influenza-associated visits in the
outpatient setting (Figure 2).
 The percentage of unscheduled hospital admissions due to pneumonia has been below 4% statewide during
the past 6 weeks; 4% is generally considered the baseline when there may be increased pneumonia
hospitalizations due to influenza (Figure 3).
 A total of 1,226 hospitalized patients with laboratory-confirmed influenza have been reported. Of these
reports, 766 are Type A (subtype unspecified), 187 are Type A (2009 H1N1), 12 are Type A (H3N2), and
261 are influenza B virus. A total of 33 reports of influenza-associated deaths have been received to date,
most associated with illness occurring during this season?s peak activity weeks in March. Of these, 21 were
patients greater than 65 years of age, nine were 50-64 years of age, and three were 25-49 years of age
(Figures 4 & 5).
 A total of 5,292 positive influenza reports have been reported for the current season. Influenza was reported
in all eight Connecticut counties: Fairfield (1,703), New Haven (1,434), Hartford (1,293), New London
(238), Tolland (191), Litchfield (162), Windham (149), and Middlesex (122). Of the 5,292 positive
influenza reports: 2,508 are Type A (subtype unspecified), 1,164 are Type A (2009 H1N1), 60 are Type A
(H3N2), and 1,560 are influenza B virus (Figures 6 & 7).
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