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Nebraska 2013-14 Flu Season Wks 46-28, 1 Total Pediatric Death

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http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Pages/flu_report.aspx

Influenza activity level: sporadic

? Influenza Laboratory Surveillance: Of the 84 laboratories tracking influenza, 82 reported data for the past week. Of the 362 rapid influenza diagnostic test (RIDTs) reported, 9 (2.49%) were positive, with 2.21% (n=9) positive for influenza A and 0.28% (n=1) positive for influenza B. Of these 20 positive RIDTs, 4 were sent for confirmatory testing and all were confirmed to be 2009 H1N1 influenza A by PCR.

? Sentinel Provider Surveillance: Of 1821 total patient visits reported, 21 (1.15%) met ILI criteria, increasing from 0.75% the previous week.

? Emergency Department (ED) Syndromic Surveillance: Six emergency departments report ED visits due to ILI to DHHS. For the week ending Nov. 16th, the percent of ILI visits was 3.86%, an increase from 2.71% the prior week.

? Inpatient Surveillance: Of the 88 Nebraska hospitals designated to report ILI in-patient admissions, 74 reported data for the week ending Nov 16. Of the 3840 total admissions reported for this week, 106 (2.76%) were for ILI, decreasing slightly from the 2.86% the prior week.

http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Documents/Report.pdf
 
Re: Nebraska 2013-14 Influenza Season Wks 46-48

Re: Nebraska 2013-14 Influenza Season Wks 46-48

Week 48, ending Nov 30

Influenza activity: Sporadic

This past week, our tracking systems (laboratory testing, sentinel physician visits, emergency department visits, and influenza hospitalizations) continue to suggest there is a slight increase in influenza activity and circulating in many areas of the state. We have received no reports of influenza-associated outbreaks in schools or in long term care facilities.

Influenza Laboratory Surveillance: Of the 84 laboratories tracking influenza, 83 reported data for the past week. Of the 476 rapid influenza diagnostic test (RIDTs) reported, 21 (2.49%) were positive, with 4.41% (n=21) positive for influenza A and 0.00% (n=0) positive for influenza B. The predominant circulating strain at this time is Influenza A 2009 H1N1(82%) with 18% being Influenza B.

Sentinel Provider Surveillance: Of 1636 total patient visits reported, 12 (0.73%) met ILI criteria, increasing from 0.53% the previous week.

Emergency Department (ED) Syndromic Surveillance: For the week ending Nov. 130th, the percent of ILI visits was 4.43%, an increase from 3.58% the prior week.

Inpatient Surveillance: Of the 4,017 total admissions reported for this week, 80 (1.99%) were for ILI, increasing slightly from the 1.58% the prior week.

http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Documents/Report.pdf
 
Re: Nebraska 2013-14 Influenza Season Wks 46-49

Re: Nebraska 2013-14 Influenza Season Wks 46-49

Week 49, ending Dec 7

Influenza activity: Local

? Influenza Laboratory Surveillance: Of the 84 laboratories tracking influenza, 83 reported data for the past week. Of the 552 rapid influenza diagnostic test (RIDTs) reported, 59 (10.69%) were positive, with 10.33% (n=57) positive for influenza A and 0.36% (n=2) positive for influenza B. The total number of tests performed increased by 16% and the total number of positive tests increased substantially (180%), over the previous week. The predominant circulating strain at this time is influenza A 2009 H1N1(79%), Influenza A (not subtyped, 9%) and 12% being influenza B.

? Sentinel Provider Surveillance: 12 of the 17 (71%) sentinel-site physician offices in Nebraska which are designated to track ILI reported data for the week ending December 7th. Of 1819 total patient visits reported, 17 (0.93%) met ILI criteria, increasing from 0.74% the previous week.

? Emergency Department (ED) Syndromic Surveillance: Six emergency departments report ED visits due to ILI to DHHS. For the week ending Dec.7th, the percent of ILI visits was 3.83%, a decrease from 4.43% the prior week.

? Inpatient Surveillance: Of the 88 Nebraska hospitals designated to report ILI in-patient admissions, 71 reported data for the week ending Dec 7. Of the 4,396 total admissions reported for this week, 98 (2.23%) were for ILI, increasing from the 1.99% the prior week.

http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Documents/Report.pdf
 
Re: Nebraska 2013-14 Influenza Season Wks 46-50

Re: Nebraska 2013-14 Influenza Season Wks 46-50

Week 50, ending Dec 14

Influenza activity: Local

? Influenza Laboratory Surveillance: Of the 84 laboratories tracking influenza, 82 reported data for the past week. Of the 670 rapid influenza diagnostic test (RIDTs) reported, 92 (13.73%) were positive, with 13.28% (n=89) positive for influenza A and 0.45% (n=3) positive for influenza B. The total number of tests performed increased by 22% and the total number of positive tests increased by 64% over the previous week. The predominant circulating strain at this time is influenza A 2009 H1N1 (85%), Influenza A (not subtyped, 7%) and 8% being influenza B.

? Sentinel Provider Surveillance: 10 of the 17 (59%) sentinel-site physician offices in Nebraska which are designated to track ILI reported data for the week ending December 14th. Of 1,252 total patient visits reported, 12 (0.96%) met ILI criteria, increasing from 0.73% the previous week.

? Emergency Department (ED) Syndromic Surveillance: Six emergency departments report ED visits due to ILI to DHHS. For the week ending Dec.14th, the percent of ILI visits was 4.58%, an increase from 3.82% the prior week.

? Inpatient Surveillance: Of the 88 Nebraska hospitals designated to report ILI in-patient admissions, 71 reported data for the week ending Dec. 14th. Of the 4,433 total admissions reported for this week, 110 (2.48%) were for ILI, increasing from the 2.23% the prior week.

http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Documents/Report.pdf
 
Re: Nebraska 2013-14 Influenza Season Wks 46-51

Re: Nebraska 2013-14 Influenza Season Wks 46-51

Week 51, ending Dec 21

Influenza Activity: Regional

There was a marked increase in influenza activity and flu is circulating in all areas of the state. We have received no reports of influenza-associated outbreaks in schools or in long-term care facilities.

Influenza Laboratory Surveillance:
Of the 84 laboratories tracking influenza, 75 reported data for the past week. Of the 974 rapid influenza diagnostic tests (RIDTs) reported, 169 (17.35%) were positive, with 17.04% (n=166) positive for influenza A and 0.31% (n=3) positive for influenza B. The total number of tests performed increased by 29% and the total number of positive tests increased by 54% over the previous week. The predominant circulating strain at this time is influenza A 2009 H1N1 (89%), Influenza A (not subtyped, 5%) and 6% being influenza B.

Sentinel Provider Surveillance:
9 of the 17 (53%) sentinel-site physician offices in Nebraska which are designated to track ILI reported data for the week ending December 21st. Of 1,114 total patient visits reported, 17 (1.53%) met ILI criteria, increasing from 0.87% the previous week.

Emergency Department (ED) Syndromic Surveillance:
Six emergency departments report ED visits due to ILI to DHHS. For the week ending Dec.21st, the percent of ILI visits was 6.14%, a significant increase from 4.58% the prior week.

Inpatient Surveillance: Of the 88 Nebraska hospitals designated to report ILI in-patient admissions, 53 reported data for the week ending Dec. 21st. Of the 3,336 total admissions reported for this week, 101 (3.03%) were for ILI, increasing from the 2.19% the prior week.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Laboratory Surveillance
For the week ending December 21st, there were 21 positive RSV tests reported, compared to 7 positive RSV tests reported the week before. The total number of tests performed increased by 4% and the total number of positive tests increased by 200% over the previous week signifying a substantial increase in RSV activity.

http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Documents/Report.pdf
 
Re: Nebraska 2013-14 Flu Season Wks 46-01

Re: Nebraska 2013-14 Flu Season Wks 46-01

Wk 01, ending Jan 4

Mortality Surveillance:
To date we have had 2 reported influenza-associated deaths in adults. Influenza-associated adult deaths are not reportable by law, and may be under-reported.

Inpatient Surveillance:
Of the 88 Nebraska hospitals designated to report ILI in-patient admissions, 80 reported data for the week ending Jan. 4th. Of the 4011 total admissions reported for this week, 257 (6.41%) were for ILI, increasing substantially from the 4.40% the prior week.

http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Documents/Report.pdf
 
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