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Massachusetts Influenza 2018-19; 4 pediatric fatalities

Ronan Kelly

Ronan Kelly

Retired 2020
Homepage: http://blog.mass.gov/publichealth/category/flu-facts/
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http://blog.mass.gov/publichealth/w...es/11/2018/11/Weekly-Flu-Report-11-2-2018.pdf
 
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
WEEKLY INFLUENZA UPDATE
November 21, 2018
All data in this report are preliminary and subject to change as more information is received.
Sentinel Provider Surveillance: Influenza-like illness activity
Week 46 Activity1 (representing geographic distribution): Local
Week 46 ILI Activity 2 (representing intensity of ILI activity): 2 (Minimal)

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http://blog.mass.gov/publichealth/w...s/11/2018/11/Weekly-Flu-Report-11-21-2018.pdf
 
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
WEEKLY INFLUENZA UPDATE
November 30, 2018
All data in this report are preliminary and subject to change as more information is received.
Sentinel Provider Surveillance: Influenza‐like illness activity
Week 47 Activity1 (representing geographic distribution): Regional
Week 47 ILI Activity2 (representing intensity of ILI activity): 3 (Minimal)

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http://blog.mass.gov/publichealth/w...s/11/2018/11/Weekly-Flu-Report-11-30-2018.pdf
 
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
WEEKLY INFLUENZA UPDATE
December 14, 2018
All data in this report are preliminary and subject to change as more information is received.
Sentinel Provider Surveillance: Influenza‐like illness activity
Week 49 Activity1 (representing geographic distribution): Widespread
Week 49 ILI Activity2 (representing intensity of ILI activity): 3 (Minimal)

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http://blog.mass.gov/publichealth/w...s/11/2018/12/Weekly-Flu-Report-12-14-2018.pdf
 
h/t shiloh

Source: https://patch.com/massachusetts/milf...-death-ma-year

Milford 12-Year-Old First Flu-Related Death In MA This Year
A seventh-grade student at Stacy Middle School has died from flu-related illnesses.
By Mike Carraggi, Patch National Staff | Jan 31, 2019 7:55 pm ET | Updated Jan 31, 2019 8:19 pm ET

MILFORD, MA ? A seventh-grade student at Stacy Middle School has died from flu-related illnesses, city and school officials said. Aaron Zenus, 12, is the first flu-related death in Massachusetts this season...
 
Second Child In Mass. Dies From Flu-Related Illness
February 1, 2019 at 5:00 pmFiled Under:Flu, Flu Deaths, Local TV


BOSTON (CBS) ? A girl from Middlesex County has died from a flu-related illness, the second flu-related death of a child in Massachusetts this week, the state Department of Health announced Friday.

According to the Framingham Public Health Department, a four-year-old child in town recently died but the DPH and the Medical Examiner?s Office are working to determine a cause of death.

The death of a 12-year-old boy from Milford with a flu-related illness was announced Thursday.
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https://boston.cbslocal.com/2019/02...ss-death-massachusetts-girl-middlesex-county/
 
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MDPH)
WEEKLY INFLUENZA UPDATE
Week Ending February 9, 2018

Highlights from this week?s report:
? There is still time to get a flu shot to ensure you are protected as flu activity continues.
? Influenza-like illness activity in Massachusetts remains high this week and is consistent with activity levels normally seen at this time of year
? Geographic spread is widespread: ILI activity and influenza laboratory confirmations are increased in all regions of the state.
? Influenza-associated hospitalizations in Massachusetts remain elevated this week and are consistent with activity levels normally seen at this time of year.
? The number of influenza positive laboratory tests reported to MDPH increased this week by 19.8%
? For the 2018-2019 season to date, the predominant influenza strain is A/2009 H1N1; this may fluctuate as the season continues.
? All influenza strains that have been characterized in Massachusetts this season to date are covered by the current influenza vaccine.
? No resistance to antiviral medications has been detected this season.
? Nationally, flu activity remains high, consistent with normal levels of activity at this time of year.
? Additional data are available upon request and at www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly.

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https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2019/02/15/Weekly-Flu-Report-2-15-19.pdf
 
UPDATED: Third Child Dies From Flu Complications in Massachusetts
February 19, 2019 Framingham Source Editor Susan Petroni 0 Comments flu deaths, Influenza, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
BOSTON ? Massachusetts health officials reported a third child has died from influenza complications this season.

The latest death, according to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is a girl, age unknown, from Middlesex County. The state did not release the community, both one of the Boston TV stations was reporting a 4-year-old girl from Lowell.
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https://framinghamsource.com/index....dies-from-flu-complications-in-massachusetts/
 
Highlights from this week?s report:
? There is still time to get a flu shot to ensure you are protected as flu activity continues.
? Influenza-like illness activity in Massachusetts remains high this week and is consistent with activity
levels normally seen at this time of year
? Geographic spread is widespread: ILI activity and influenza laboratory confirmations are increased in
all regions of the state.
? Influenza-associated hospitalizations in Massachusetts remain elevated this week and are consistent
with activity levels normally seen at this time of year.
? The number of influenza positive laboratory tests reported to MDPH increased this week by 17.2%
compared to last week.
? For the 2018-2019 season to date, the predominant influenza strain is A/2009 H1N1; this may
fluctuate as the season continues.
? All influenza strains that have been characterized in Massachusetts this season to date are covered
by the current influenza vaccine.
? No resistance to antiviral medications has been detected this season.
? Nationally, flu activity remains high, consistent with normal levels of activity at this time of year.
? Additional data are available upon request and at www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly.

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https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2019/02/22/Weekly Flu Report 2-22-2019.pdf
 
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