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Montana Influenza 2017-18: 41 fatalities
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Ronan Kelly
Retired 2020
Cases reported as of January 27, 2018 (MMWR Week 04)
State Summary: Flu activity is defined as WIDESPREAD1
? Influenza activity increased during week 4 of 2018 with 723 new cases reported from 43 counties.
? Season to date, all but one county has reported at least one case of influenza.
? Season to date, 3,289 cases, 423 hospitalizations, and 21 deaths due to influenza have been
reported.
? The most common influenza type identified this season is Influenza A H3.
? During week 4, the proportion of healthcare provider visits for influenza like illness (ILI) was at
0.34%, below the baseline of 1.3%.
? One new influenza outbreak was reported during week 4. Season to date, 16 outbreaks have
been reported.
? RSV activity increased during week 4 and is above the 10% positivity threshold (16.6%). RSV
season onset has occurred. Detailed RSV information is found on page 6.
http://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/publ...Activity/MontanaInfluenzaSummary_current.pdf
State Summary: Flu activity is defined as WIDESPREAD1
? Influenza activity increased during week 4 of 2018 with 723 new cases reported from 43 counties.
? Season to date, all but one county has reported at least one case of influenza.
? Season to date, 3,289 cases, 423 hospitalizations, and 21 deaths due to influenza have been
reported.
? The most common influenza type identified this season is Influenza A H3.
? During week 4, the proportion of healthcare provider visits for influenza like illness (ILI) was at
0.34%, below the baseline of 1.3%.
? One new influenza outbreak was reported during week 4. Season to date, 16 outbreaks have
been reported.
? RSV activity increased during week 4 and is above the 10% positivity threshold (16.6%). RSV
season onset has occurred. Detailed RSV information is found on page 6.
http://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/publ...Activity/MontanaInfluenzaSummary_current.pdf
Ronan Kelly
Retired 2020
Cases reported as of February 3, 2018 (MMWR Week 05)
State Summary: Flu activity is defined as WIDESPREAD
? Influenza activity increased during week 5 of 2018 with 779 new cases reported from 41 counties.
? Season to date, at least one case of influenza has been reported from all counties in Montana.
? Season to date, 4,269 cases, 487 hospitalizations, and 24 deaths due to influenza have been
reported.
? The most common influenza type identified this season is Influenza A H3. However, the
proportion of influenza B strains detected has increased over the last three weeks and is now at
27.1%
? During week 5, the proportion of healthcare provider and emergency room visits for influenza like
illness (ILI) increased.
? One new influenza outbreak was reported during week 5. Season to date, 17 outbreaks have
been reported.
? RSV activity increased during week 5 and is above the 10% positivity threshold (17.7%). RSV
season onset has occurred. Detailed RSV information is found on page 6.
http://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/publ...tActivity/MontanaInfluenzaSummary_current.pdf
State Summary: Flu activity is defined as WIDESPREAD
? Influenza activity increased during week 5 of 2018 with 779 new cases reported from 41 counties.
? Season to date, at least one case of influenza has been reported from all counties in Montana.
? Season to date, 4,269 cases, 487 hospitalizations, and 24 deaths due to influenza have been
reported.
? The most common influenza type identified this season is Influenza A H3. However, the
proportion of influenza B strains detected has increased over the last three weeks and is now at
27.1%
? During week 5, the proportion of healthcare provider and emergency room visits for influenza like
illness (ILI) increased.
? One new influenza outbreak was reported during week 5. Season to date, 17 outbreaks have
been reported.
? RSV activity increased during week 5 and is above the 10% positivity threshold (17.7%). RSV
season onset has occurred. Detailed RSV information is found on page 6.
http://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/publ...tActivity/MontanaInfluenzaSummary_current.pdf
Ronan Kelly
Retired 2020
State Summary: Flu activity is defined as WIDESPREAD
? Influenza activity increased during week 7 of 2018 with 685 new cases reported from 35 counties.
? Season to date, at least one case of influenza has been reported from all counties in Montana.
? Season to date, 5,854 cases, 622 hospitalizations, and 31 deaths due to influenza have been
reported.
? The most common influenza type identified this season is Influenza A H3. However, the
proportion of influenza B strains detected has increased over the last three weeks and is now at
36.5%. Influenza A H1N1 strains have also been identified (3%).
? During week 7, the proportion of healthcare provider and emergency room visits for influenza like
illness (ILI) decreased slightly.
? Three new influenza outbreaks were reported during week 7. Season to date, 21 outbreaks have
been reported.
? RSV activity increased slightly during week 7 and remains above the 10% positivity threshold
(18.1%). Detailed RSV information is found on page 6.
http://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/publi...ry_current.pdf
? Influenza activity increased during week 7 of 2018 with 685 new cases reported from 35 counties.
? Season to date, at least one case of influenza has been reported from all counties in Montana.
? Season to date, 5,854 cases, 622 hospitalizations, and 31 deaths due to influenza have been
reported.
? The most common influenza type identified this season is Influenza A H3. However, the
proportion of influenza B strains detected has increased over the last three weeks and is now at
36.5%. Influenza A H1N1 strains have also been identified (3%).
? During week 7, the proportion of healthcare provider and emergency room visits for influenza like
illness (ILI) decreased slightly.
? Three new influenza outbreaks were reported during week 7. Season to date, 21 outbreaks have
been reported.
? RSV activity increased slightly during week 7 and remains above the 10% positivity threshold
(18.1%). Detailed RSV information is found on page 6.
http://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/publi...ry_current.pdf
Ronan Kelly
Retired 2020
First pediatric flu death of the season in Montana reported
Posted: Feb 28, 2018 10:06 PM EST
Updated: Feb 28, 2018 10:11 PM EST
By MTN NewsCONNECT
BILLINGS - A fourth-grade student at St. Francis Catholic School died of influenza Tuesday, the first reported pediatric flu death in Montana this season, RiverStone Health announced Wednesday.
The girl had fallen ill Sunday and died three days later. She was identified as Chloe Lai of Billings.
Influenza In Montana has declined in recent weeks but remains a problem in an overall busy season. The state has seen 6,500 cases, 674 hospitalizations and 33 deaths.
...
http://www.kpax.com/story/37618760/first-pediatric-flu-death-of-the-season-in-montana-reported
Posted: Feb 28, 2018 10:06 PM EST
Updated: Feb 28, 2018 10:11 PM EST
By MTN NewsCONNECT
BILLINGS - A fourth-grade student at St. Francis Catholic School died of influenza Tuesday, the first reported pediatric flu death in Montana this season, RiverStone Health announced Wednesday.
The girl had fallen ill Sunday and died three days later. She was identified as Chloe Lai of Billings.
Influenza In Montana has declined in recent weeks but remains a problem in an overall busy season. The state has seen 6,500 cases, 674 hospitalizations and 33 deaths.
...
http://www.kpax.com/story/37618760/first-pediatric-flu-death-of-the-season-in-montana-reported
Ronan Kelly
Retired 2020
Cases reported as of March 3, 2018 (MMWR Week 09)
State Summary: Flu activity is defined as WIDESPREAD1
? Influenza activity continued during week 9 of 2018 with 688 new cases reported from 49 counties.
? Season to date, 7,286 cases, 725 hospitalizations, and 35 deaths (1 pediatric) due to influenza
have been reported. Peak activity occurred during MMWR weeks 5?6.
? The most common influenza type identified this season is Influenza A H3. However, the
proportion of influenza B strains detected has increased over the last several weeks and is now at
47.5%. Influenza A H1N1 strains have also been identified (3.7%).
? During week 9, the proportion of healthcare provider visits for influenza like illness (ILI) increased
slightly.
? One new influenza outbreak was reported during week 9. Season to date, 22 outbreaks have
been reported.
? RSV activity decreased slightly during week 9 and remains above the 10% positivity threshold
(15.2%). Detailed RSV information is found on page 6.
...
http://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/publ...tActivity/MontanaInfluenzaSummary_current.pdf
State Summary: Flu activity is defined as WIDESPREAD1
? Influenza activity continued during week 9 of 2018 with 688 new cases reported from 49 counties.
? Season to date, 7,286 cases, 725 hospitalizations, and 35 deaths (1 pediatric) due to influenza
have been reported. Peak activity occurred during MMWR weeks 5?6.
? The most common influenza type identified this season is Influenza A H3. However, the
proportion of influenza B strains detected has increased over the last several weeks and is now at
47.5%. Influenza A H1N1 strains have also been identified (3.7%).
? During week 9, the proportion of healthcare provider visits for influenza like illness (ILI) increased
slightly.
? One new influenza outbreak was reported during week 9. Season to date, 22 outbreaks have
been reported.
? RSV activity decreased slightly during week 9 and remains above the 10% positivity threshold
(15.2%). Detailed RSV information is found on page 6.
...
http://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/publ...tActivity/MontanaInfluenzaSummary_current.pdf
Ronan Kelly
Retired 2020
State Summary: Flu activity is defined as WIDESPREAD1
? Influenza activity continued during week 10 of 2018 with 753 new cases reported from 43
counties.
? Season to date, 8,108 cases, 776 hospitalizations, and 38 deaths (1 pediatric) due to influenza
have been reported. Peak activity occurred during MMWR weeks 5?6.
? The most common influenza type identified this season is Influenza A H3. However, the
proportion of influenza B strains detected has increased over the last several weeks and is now at
47.9%. Influenza A H1N1 strains have also been identified (8%).
? During week 10, the proportion of healthcare provider and emergency room visits for influenza
like illness (ILI) decreased.
? Three new influenza outbreaks were reported during week 10. Season to date, 28 outbreaks
have been reported.
? RSV activity decreased slightly during week 10 and remains above the 10% positivity threshold
(16.2%). Detailed RSV information is found on page 6.
http://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/publ...tActivity/MontanaInfluenzaSummary_current.pdf
? Influenza activity continued during week 10 of 2018 with 753 new cases reported from 43
counties.
? Season to date, 8,108 cases, 776 hospitalizations, and 38 deaths (1 pediatric) due to influenza
have been reported. Peak activity occurred during MMWR weeks 5?6.
? The most common influenza type identified this season is Influenza A H3. However, the
proportion of influenza B strains detected has increased over the last several weeks and is now at
47.9%. Influenza A H1N1 strains have also been identified (8%).
? During week 10, the proportion of healthcare provider and emergency room visits for influenza
like illness (ILI) decreased.
? Three new influenza outbreaks were reported during week 10. Season to date, 28 outbreaks
have been reported.
? RSV activity decreased slightly during week 10 and remains above the 10% positivity threshold
(16.2%). Detailed RSV information is found on page 6.
http://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/publ...tActivity/MontanaInfluenzaSummary_current.pdf
Ronan Kelly
Retired 2020
Montana Influenza Summary
Cases reported as of March 17, 2018 (MMWR Week 11)
Montana DPHHS, Communicable Disease Epidemiology
State Summary: Flu activity is defined as REGIONAL1
? Influenza activity decreased during week 11 of 2018 with 487 new cases reported from 42
counties.
? Season to date, 8,625 cases, 816 hospitalizations, and 41 deaths (1 pediatric) due to influenza
have been reported. Peak activity occurred during MMWR weeks 5?6.
? The most common influenza type identified this season is Influenza A H3. However, the
proportion of influenza B strains detected has increased over the last several weeks and is now at
55.4%. Influenza A H1N1 strains have also been identified (6.8%).
? During week 11, the proportion of healthcare provider and emergency room visits for influenza
like illness (ILI) decreased.
? Two new influenza outbreaks were reported during week 11. Season to date, 30 outbreaks have
been reported.
? RSV activity decreased slightly during week 11 and remains above the 10% positivity threshold
(16.8%). Detailed RSV information is found on page 6.
http://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/publ...tActivity/MontanaInfluenzaSummary_current.pdf
Cases reported as of March 17, 2018 (MMWR Week 11)
Montana DPHHS, Communicable Disease Epidemiology
State Summary: Flu activity is defined as REGIONAL1
? Influenza activity decreased during week 11 of 2018 with 487 new cases reported from 42
counties.
? Season to date, 8,625 cases, 816 hospitalizations, and 41 deaths (1 pediatric) due to influenza
have been reported. Peak activity occurred during MMWR weeks 5?6.
? The most common influenza type identified this season is Influenza A H3. However, the
proportion of influenza B strains detected has increased over the last several weeks and is now at
55.4%. Influenza A H1N1 strains have also been identified (6.8%).
? During week 11, the proportion of healthcare provider and emergency room visits for influenza
like illness (ILI) decreased.
? Two new influenza outbreaks were reported during week 11. Season to date, 30 outbreaks have
been reported.
? RSV activity decreased slightly during week 11 and remains above the 10% positivity threshold
(16.8%). Detailed RSV information is found on page 6.
http://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/publ...tActivity/MontanaInfluenzaSummary_current.pdf
Ronan Kelly
Retired 2020
Montana Influenza Summary
Cases reported as of March 31, 2018 (MMWR Week 13)
Montana DPHHS, Communicable Disease Epidemiology
The Montana Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) provides a weekly report throughout
the influenza season that coordinates data from a variety of sources to give the most complete and up to
date view of influenza activity in the state of Montana. All data are preliminary and may change as more
complete information is received.
State Summary: Flu activity is defined as REGIONAL1
? Influenza activity decreased during week 13 of 2018 with 304 new cases reported from 32
counties.
? Season to date, 9,367 cases, 902 hospitalizations, and 57 deaths (1 pediatric) due to influenza
have been reported. Peak activity occurred during MMWR weeks 5?6.
? The most common influenza type identified this season is Influenza A H3. However, the
proportion of influenza B strains detected has increased over the last several weeks and is now at
68%. Influenza A H1N1 strains have also been identified (2.3%).
? During week 13, the proportion of healthcare provider and emergency room visits for influenza
like illness (ILI) decreased.
? Two new influenza outbreaks were reported during week 13. Season to date, 32 outbreaks have
been reported.
? RSV activity decreased during week 13 and remains above the 10% positivity threshold (12.2%).
Detailed RSV information is found on page 6. Two RSV outbreaks have been reported to date,
both in long term care facilities.
http://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/publ...tActivity/MontanaInfluenzaSummary_current.pdf
Cases reported as of March 31, 2018 (MMWR Week 13)
Montana DPHHS, Communicable Disease Epidemiology
The Montana Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) provides a weekly report throughout
the influenza season that coordinates data from a variety of sources to give the most complete and up to
date view of influenza activity in the state of Montana. All data are preliminary and may change as more
complete information is received.
State Summary: Flu activity is defined as REGIONAL1
? Influenza activity decreased during week 13 of 2018 with 304 new cases reported from 32
counties.
? Season to date, 9,367 cases, 902 hospitalizations, and 57 deaths (1 pediatric) due to influenza
have been reported. Peak activity occurred during MMWR weeks 5?6.
? The most common influenza type identified this season is Influenza A H3. However, the
proportion of influenza B strains detected has increased over the last several weeks and is now at
68%. Influenza A H1N1 strains have also been identified (2.3%).
? During week 13, the proportion of healthcare provider and emergency room visits for influenza
like illness (ILI) decreased.
? Two new influenza outbreaks were reported during week 13. Season to date, 32 outbreaks have
been reported.
? RSV activity decreased during week 13 and remains above the 10% positivity threshold (12.2%).
Detailed RSV information is found on page 6. Two RSV outbreaks have been reported to date,
both in long term care facilities.
http://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/publ...tActivity/MontanaInfluenzaSummary_current.pdf
Ronan Kelly
Retired 2020
Cases reported as of April 14, 2018 (MMWR Week 15)
Montana DPHHS, Communicable Disease Epidemiology
The Montana Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) provides a weekly report throughout
the influenza season that coordinates data from a variety of sources to give the most complete and up to
date view of influenza activity in the state of Montana. All data are preliminary and may change as more
complete information is received.
State Summary: Flu activity is defined as REGIONAL1
? Influenza activity decreased during week 15 of 2018 with 174 new cases reported from 21
counties.
? Season to date, 9,943 cases, 941 hospitalizations, and 58 deaths (1 pediatric) due to influenza
have been reported. Peak activity occurred during MMWR weeks 5?6.
? The most common influenza type identified this season is Influenza A H3. However, the
proportion of influenza B strains detected has increased over the last several weeks and is now at
76%. Influenza A H1N1 strains have also been identified (7.6%).
? During week 15, the proportion of healthcare provider and emergency room visits for influenza
like illness (ILI) decreased.
? No new influenza outbreaks were reported during week 15. Season to date, 32 outbreaks have
been reported.
? RSV activity increased slightly during week 15, back above the 10% positivity threshold. Detailed
RSV information is found on page 6. Four RSV outbreaks have been reported to date in long term
care and daycare facilities.
http://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/publ...tActivity/MontanaInfluenzaSummary_current.pdf
Montana DPHHS, Communicable Disease Epidemiology
The Montana Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) provides a weekly report throughout
the influenza season that coordinates data from a variety of sources to give the most complete and up to
date view of influenza activity in the state of Montana. All data are preliminary and may change as more
complete information is received.
State Summary: Flu activity is defined as REGIONAL1
? Influenza activity decreased during week 15 of 2018 with 174 new cases reported from 21
counties.
? Season to date, 9,943 cases, 941 hospitalizations, and 58 deaths (1 pediatric) due to influenza
have been reported. Peak activity occurred during MMWR weeks 5?6.
? The most common influenza type identified this season is Influenza A H3. However, the
proportion of influenza B strains detected has increased over the last several weeks and is now at
76%. Influenza A H1N1 strains have also been identified (7.6%).
? During week 15, the proportion of healthcare provider and emergency room visits for influenza
like illness (ILI) decreased.
? No new influenza outbreaks were reported during week 15. Season to date, 32 outbreaks have
been reported.
? RSV activity increased slightly during week 15, back above the 10% positivity threshold. Detailed
RSV information is found on page 6. Four RSV outbreaks have been reported to date in long term
care and daycare facilities.
http://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/publ...tActivity/MontanaInfluenzaSummary_current.pdf