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Re: Fluview 2012-13 Season: Weeks 41-9 (Six Pediatric Deaths; Total 87)
Re: Fluview 2012-13 Season: Weeks 41-9 (Six Pediatric Deaths; Total 87)
During week 9 (February 24 ? March 2, 2013), influenza activity remained elevated in the United States, but decreased in most areas.
Viral Surveillance: Of 6,259 specimens tested and reported by collaborating laboratories, 1,074 (17.2%) were positive for influenza.
Pneumonia and Influenza Mortality: The proportion of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza (P&I) was above the epidemic threshold.
Influenza-Associated Pediatric Deaths: Six pediatric deaths were reported. Three deaths were associated with influenza A (H3) viruses and occurred during weeks 43, 4, and 9 (weeks ending October 27, 2012, January 26, and March 2, 2013). One death was associated with an influenza A virus for which the subtype was not determined and occurred during week 5 (week ending February 2, 2013), and two were associated with influenza B viruses and occurred during weeks 7 and 8.
Influenza-Associated Hospitalizations: A cumulative rate for the season of 38.5 laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations per 100,000 population was reported. Of reported hospitalizations, over 51% were among adults 65 years and older.
Outpatient Illness Surveillance: The proportion of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness (ILI) was 2.3%. This is above the national baseline of 2.2%. Seven of 10 regions reported ILI at or above region-specific baseline levels. Four states experienced moderate activity; 13 states and New York City experienced low activity; 33 states experienced minimal activity, and the District of Columbia had insufficient data.
Geographic Spread of Influenza: Nine states reported widespread influenza activity; Puerto Rico and 24 states reported regional influenza activity; the District of Columbia and 13 states reported local influenza activity; 4 states reported sporadic influenza activity; Guam reported no influenza activity, and the U.S. Virgin Islands did not report.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/
Re: Fluview 2012-13 Season: Weeks 41-9 (Six Pediatric Deaths; Total 87)
During week 9 (February 24 ? March 2, 2013), influenza activity remained elevated in the United States, but decreased in most areas.
Viral Surveillance: Of 6,259 specimens tested and reported by collaborating laboratories, 1,074 (17.2%) were positive for influenza.
Pneumonia and Influenza Mortality: The proportion of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza (P&I) was above the epidemic threshold.
Influenza-Associated Pediatric Deaths: Six pediatric deaths were reported. Three deaths were associated with influenza A (H3) viruses and occurred during weeks 43, 4, and 9 (weeks ending October 27, 2012, January 26, and March 2, 2013). One death was associated with an influenza A virus for which the subtype was not determined and occurred during week 5 (week ending February 2, 2013), and two were associated with influenza B viruses and occurred during weeks 7 and 8.
Influenza-Associated Hospitalizations: A cumulative rate for the season of 38.5 laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations per 100,000 population was reported. Of reported hospitalizations, over 51% were among adults 65 years and older.
Outpatient Illness Surveillance: The proportion of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness (ILI) was 2.3%. This is above the national baseline of 2.2%. Seven of 10 regions reported ILI at or above region-specific baseline levels. Four states experienced moderate activity; 13 states and New York City experienced low activity; 33 states experienced minimal activity, and the District of Columbia had insufficient data.
Geographic Spread of Influenza: Nine states reported widespread influenza activity; Puerto Rico and 24 states reported regional influenza activity; the District of Columbia and 13 states reported local influenza activity; 4 states reported sporadic influenza activity; Guam reported no influenza activity, and the U.S. Virgin Islands did not report.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/