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Source: http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/docs/Flu/IWcurrent.pdf
Los Angeles County (LAC) Fewer sentinel sites reported in week 46, thus, the total number of positive flu tests decreased. However, the percent of flu tests that tested positive also declined indicating a true decrease in flu (Figure 1). RSV activity is picking up. A total of 7 new ILI (influenza-like illness) outbreaks (5 in elementary schools and 2 in high schools) were reported. The percent of emergency department visits due to ILI decreased in all ages (Figure 2) but most sharply among those aged 5-14 years (Figure 3). Since the beginning of the pandemic in April there have been a total of 279 ICU/deaths (97 which were deaths) due to laboratory confirmed H1N1; since the beginning of the 2009-2010 flu season on August 30, there have been 46 deaths due to laboratory confirmed influenza of any type.
Los Angeles County (LAC) Fewer sentinel sites reported in week 46, thus, the total number of positive flu tests decreased. However, the percent of flu tests that tested positive also declined indicating a true decrease in flu (Figure 1). RSV activity is picking up. A total of 7 new ILI (influenza-like illness) outbreaks (5 in elementary schools and 2 in high schools) were reported. The percent of emergency department visits due to ILI decreased in all ages (Figure 2) but most sharply among those aged 5-14 years (Figure 3). Since the beginning of the pandemic in April there have been a total of 279 ICU/deaths (97 which were deaths) due to laboratory confirmed H1N1; since the beginning of the 2009-2010 flu season on August 30, there have been 46 deaths due to laboratory confirmed influenza of any type.