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Iowa Influenza 2018-19; 69 fatalities; 1 pediatric

Ronan Kelly

Ronan Kelly

Retired 2020
Homepage: https://idph.iowa.gov/influenza/reports

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https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/use...eports/IA Influenza Report - Week 43 2018.pdf
 
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Iowa statewide activity summary:
Influenza activity has increased slightly in Iowa this week. The geographic spread of influenza in Iowa is
local. The State Hygienic Laboratory confirmed 15 influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 viruses from submitted
samples as well as one positive influenza A specimen that was not subtyped. Four influenza-related
hospitalizations were reported from sentinel hospitals. The proportion of outpatient visits due to
influenza-like illness (ILI) was 0.66 percent, which is below the regional baseline of 1.6 percent. One longterm care outbreak was reported. No schools reported 10 percent absenteeism and no influenza-related
deaths were reported. Surveillance sites most frequently detected the following non-influenza respiratory
illnesses: 148 rhinovirus/enterovirus, 75 RSV, 56 coronavirus, 50 adenovirus and 30 parainfluenza virus
type 4.

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https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/33/IA Influenza Report - Week 50 2018.pdf
 
Eastern Iowa man the first Iowa flu death of season
BARB ICKES bickes@qctimes.com 2 hrs ago 0

An unidentified man from Eastern Iowa is the first to succumb to the flu virus this season, the Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting.

But the agency said the man had "underlying conditions," which contributed to his death. He was between 41 and 60 years old.

"This death is an unfortunate reminder the flu virus does have the potential to cause severe illness and death, especially in the very young, very old, or those who have underlying health conditions,? said Medical Director Dr. Caitlin Pedati.
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https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/e...cle_1d6739e4-3d75-5ad3-817d-0250a7048afc.html
 
FIRST CHILD FLU DEATH REPORTED IN IOWA

Health officials say slow flu season may be picking up.

Posted: Mar. 8, 2019 4:57 PM
Updated: Mar. 8, 2019 5:01 PM
Posted By: Mike Bunge
DES MOINES, Iowa ? State officials are reporting the season?s first child death due to the flu.

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Iowa?s first pediatric death due to influenza was reported this first week of March, which state officials say serves as ?a very unfortunate reminder of the seriousness of influenza and the importance of vaccination.?
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https://www.kimt.com/content/news/First-child-flu-death-reported-in-Iowa-506899201.html
 
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