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Massachusetts Influenza 2018-19; 4 pediatric fatalities

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 remain elevated
in allregions of the state.
? Influenza-associated hospitalizations in Massachusetts is declining but 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 decreased this week by 24.4%
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 Massachusettsthis seasonto dateare 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/2019/03/01/Weekly-Flu-Report-3-1-2019.pdf
 
Highlights
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 elevated 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 have declined but still remain elevated in all regions of the state.
Influenza-associated hospitalizations in Massachusetts are declining but 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 decreased this week by 29.2% 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/2019/03/08/Weekly-Flu-Report-3-8-2019_0.pdf
 
Highlights
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 is decreasing but remains elevated 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 remain elevated in all regions of the state.
Influenza-associated hospitalizations in Massachusetts are declining but 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 decreased this week by 1.5% compared to last week.
For the 2018-2019 season to date, the predominant influenza strain is A/2009 H1N1; however, influenza strain A/H3N2 has become more common than the A/2009 H1N1 strain in the most recent week.
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/2019/03/15/Weekly-Flu-Report-3-15-2019.pdf
 
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 elevated, consistent with activity levels normally seen at this time of year.
Geographic spread is widespread: ILI activity and influenza laboratory confirmations remain elevated in all regions of the state.
Influenza-associated hospitalizations in Massachusetts are declining but 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 decreased this week by 3.4% compared to last week.
For the 2018-2019 season to date, the predominant influenza strain is A/2009 H1N1; however, influenza strain A/H3N2 has become more common than the A/2009 H1N1 strain in recent weeks.
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/2019/03/22/Weekly-Flu-Report-3-22-2019.pdf
 
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 elevated, consistent with activity levels normally seen at this time of year.
Geographic spread is widespread: ILI activity and influenza laboratory confirmations remain elevated in all regions of the state.
Influenza-associated hospitalizations in Massachusetts have decreased over the last three weeks but remain elevated, consistent with activity levels normally seen at this time of year.
The number of influenza positive laboratory tests reported to MDPH decreased this week by 2.6% compared to last week.
For the 2018-2019 season to date, the predominant influenza strain is A/2009 H1N1; however, influenza strain A/H3N2 has become more common than the A/2009 H1N1 strain over the last four weeks.
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/2019/03/29/Weekly-Flu-Report-3-29-2019.pdf
 
Health officials confirm state's 4th pediatric flu death of year

WCVB Updated: 4:50 PM EDT Apr 2, 2019

BOSTON ?
A fourth pediatric flu death has been confirmed by state heath officials.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said a teenage boy from Middlesex County died from the flu.

Additional details about the child's death were not immediately released.

The other three cases involved an adolescent boy from Worcester County and two girls from Middlesex County. Those deaths occurred in January and February.

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https://www.wcvb.com/article/health-officials-confirm-4th-pediatric-flu-death-of-year/27022163
 
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 elevated, consistent with activity levels normally seen at this time of year.
Geographic spread is widespread: ILI activity and influenza laboratory confirmations remain elevated in all regions of the state.
Influenza-associated hospitalizations in Massachusetts have gradually declined since February but remain elevated, 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 6.2% compared to last week.
For the 2018-2019 season to date, the predominant influenza strain is A/2009 H1N1; however, influenza strain A/H3N2 has become more common than the A/2009 H1N1 strain over the last four weeks.
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/2019/04/05/Weekly-Flu-Report-4-5-2019.pdf
 
Highlights
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 elevated, consistent with activity levels normally seen at this time of year.
Geographic spread is widespread: ILI activity and influenza laboratory confirmations remain elevated in all regions of the state.
Influenza-associated hospitalizations in Massachusetts have gradually declined since February but remain elevated, consistent with activity levels normally seen at this time of year.
The number of influenza positive laboratory tests reported to MDPH decreased this week by 21.4% compared to last week.
For the 2018-2019 season to date, the predominant influenza strain is A/2009 H1N1; however, over recent weeks influenza strain A/H3N2 has become more common than the A/2009 H1N1 strain, and Influenza B has also increased.
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/2019/04/12/Weekly-Flu-Report-4-12-2019.pdf
 
Highlights
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 elevated, consistent with activity levels normally seen at this time of year.
Geographic spread is widespread: ILI activity and influenza laboratory confirmations remain elevated in all regions of the state.
Influenza-associated hospitalizations in Massachusetts have gradually declined since February but remain elevated, consistent with activity levels normally seen at this time of year.
The number of influenza positive laboratory tests reported to MDPH decreased this week by 9.2% compared to last week.
For the 2018-2019 season to date, the predominant influenza strain is A/2009 H1N1; however, over recent weeks influenza strain A/H3N2 has become more common than the A/2009 H1N1 strain, and Influenza B has also increased.
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 is decreasing, 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/2019/04/19/Weekly-Flu-Report-4-19-2019.pdf
 
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 elevated.
Geographic spread is widespread: ILI activity remains elevated in all regions of Massachusetts except the West, whereas influenza laboratory confirmations remains elevated for all regions of the state.
Influenza-associated hospitalizations in Massachusetts have gradually declined since February but remain elevated, consistent with activity levels normally seen at this time of year.
The number of influenza positive laboratory tests reported to MDPH decreased this week by 27.2% compared to last week.
For the 2018-2019 season to date, the predominant influenza strain is A/2009 H1N1; however, over recent weeks influenza strain A/H3N2 has become more common than the A/2009 H1N1 strain, and Influenza B has also increased.
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 is decreasing, 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/2019/04/26/Weekly-Flu-Report-4-26-2019.pdf
 
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