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New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-20 (Sporadic)

M

Missouriwatcher

Editor, Senior Moderator
Week 40: No Activity
? Influenza-like illness and acute respiratory illness were similar or slightly increased compared to the previous week at 0.1% and 2.1% of patient visits, respectively.
? Pneumonia and influenza-related deaths accounted for 8.0% of deaths, which was below the epidemic threshold of 9.7% for week 40.
? Two new respiratory specimens were submitted for laboratory testing during week 40 and both were negative.
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/activity.htm

SCHOOL ABSENTEEISM SURVEILLANCE
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/schoolsurveillance.htm
 
Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-41 (No Activity)

Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-41 (No Activity)

Week 41: No Activity
? Influenza-like illness and acute respiratory illness were similar compared to the previous week at 0.2% and 1.9% of patient visits, respectively.
? Pneumonia and influenza-related deaths accounted for 5.0% of deaths, which was below the epidemic threshold of 11.6% for week 41.
? Eight new respiratory specimens were submitted for laboratory testing during week 41 and all were negative.
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/activity.htm
 
Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-42 (No Activity)

Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-42 (No Activity)

Week 42: No Activity
? Influenza-like illness and acute respiratory illness were similar or increased compared to the previous week at 0.1% and 2.3% of patient visits, respectively.
? Pneumonia and influenza-related deaths accounted for 7.6% of deaths, which was below the epidemic threshold of 13.8% for week 42.
? Nine new respiratory specimens were submitted for laboratory testing during week 42 and all were negative.
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/activity.htm
 
Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-43 (No Activity)

Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-43 (No Activity)

Week 43: No Activity
? Influenza-like illness and acute respiratory illness were increased or similar compared to the previous week at 0.4% and 2.1% of patient visits, respectively.
? Pneumonia and influenza-related deaths accounted for 5.9% of deaths, which was below the epidemic threshold of 11.2% for week 43.
? Thirteen new respiratory specimens were submitted for laboratory testing during week 43. Twelve were negative and one was invalid.
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/activity.htm

School Absenteeism: 0.1%-0.9% (weeks 43 and 44) http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/schoolsurveillance.htm

ARI Surveillance: moderate to elevated in weeks 43 and 44 http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/arisurveillance.htm
 
Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-44 (No Activity)

Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-44 (No Activity)

Week 44: No Activity
? Influenza-like illness and acute respiratory illness were similar or increased compared to the previous week at 0.3% and 2.6% of patient visits, respectively.
? Pneumonia and influenza-related deaths accounted for 6.2% of deaths, which was below the epidemic threshold of 10.1% for week 44.
? Six new respiratory specimens were submitted for laboratory testing during week 44. All six were negative.

For week week 44 (10/30/11?11/05/11) the overall state absenteeism rate
was 2.1% based on 99 (15%) of 656 NH public and private schools reporting the number of students absent.
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/activity.htm
 
Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-45 (No Activity)

Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-45 (No Activity)

Week 45: No Activity
? Influenza-like illness and acute respiratory illness were the same or slightly decreased compared to the previous week at 0.3% and 2.3% of patient visits, respectively.
? Pneumonia and influenza-related deaths accounted for 9.7% of deaths, which was above the epidemic threshold of 9.2% for week 45.
? Nine new respiratory specimens were submitted for laboratory testing during week 45. All nine were negative.
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/activity.htm
 
Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-46 (No Activity)

Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-46 (No Activity)

Week 46: No Activity
? Influenza-like illness and acute respiratory illness were decreased compared to the previous week at 0.1% and 2.1% of patient visits, respectively.
? Pneumonia and influenza-related deaths accounted for 12.5% of deaths, which was below the epidemic threshold of 14.7% for week 46.
? Ten new respiratory specimens were submitted for laboratory testing during week 46. All ten were negative.
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/activity.htm
 
Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-47 (No Activity)

Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-47 (No Activity)

Week 47: No Activity
? Influenza-like illness and acute respiratory illness were slightly decreased or increased compared to the previous week at 0.2% and 2.5% of patient visits, respectively.
? Pneumonia and influenza-related deaths accounted for 9.4% of deaths, which was below the epidemic threshold of 13.1% for week 47.
? Nine new respiratory specimens were submitted for laboratory testing during week 47.

The overall state school absenteeism rate was 1.2% based on 91 (14%) of 656 NH public and private schools reporting the number of students absent. The overall state student absenteeism for ILI rate was 0.2% for the week based on 70 (11%) schools reporting students absent due to ILI.
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/activity.htm
 
Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-48 (No Activity)

Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-48 (No Activity)

Week 48: No Activity
• Influenza-like illness and acute respiratory illness were slightly decreased or the same compared to the previous week at 0.1% and 2.5% of patient visits, respectively.
• Pneumonia and influenza-related deaths accounted for 6.2% of deaths, which was below the epidemic threshold of 10.8% for week 48.
• Three new respiratory specimens were submitted for laboratory testing during week 48. All three were negative.

For week 48 (11/27/11–12/3/11) the overall state absenteeism rate was 2.6% based on 115 (18%) of 656 NH public and private schools reporting the number of students absent. The overall state student absenteeism for ILI rate was 0.2% for the week based on 95 (14%) schools reporting students absent due to ILI.
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/activity.htm
 
Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-50 (No Activity)

Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-50 (No Activity)

Week 50: No Activity
• Influenza-like illness and acute respiratory illness were the same or similar compared to the previous week at 0.4% and 2.2% of patient visits, respectively.
• Pneumonia and influenza-related deaths accounted for 5.2% of deaths, which was below the epidemic threshold of 10.2% for week 50.
• Nine new respiratory specimens were submitted for laboratory testing during week 50. All nine were negative.

For week 50 (12/11/11–12/17/11) the overall state absenteeism rate was 2.8% based on 112 (17%) of 656 NH public and private schools reporting the number of students absent. The overall state student absenteeism for ILI rate was 0.2% for the week based on 90 (14%) schools reporting students absent due to ILI.
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/activity.htm
 
Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-51 (No Activity)

Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-51 (No Activity)

Week 51: No Activity
? Influenza-like illness and acute respiratory illness were decreased or increased compared to the previous week at 0.2% and 2.5% of patient visits, respectively.
? Pneumonia and influenza-related deaths accounted for 8.1% of deaths, which was below the epidemic threshold of 11.5% for week 51.
? Four new respiratory specimens were submitted for laboratory testing during week 51. All four were negative.
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/activity.htm
 
Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-52 (Local)

Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-52 (Local)

Week 52: Local Activity
? Influenza-like illness and acute respiratory illness were similar or increased compared to the previous week at 0.3% and 2.9% of patient visits, respectively.
? Pneumonia and influenza-related deaths accounted for 6.8% of deaths, which was below the epidemic threshold of 9.3% for week 52.
? Nine new respiratory specimens were submitted for laboratory testing during week 52. Five specimens were positive for seasonal influenza AH3. Four were negative.
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/activity.htm

Acute Respiratory Infection: High in Hillsborough County; elevated in Cheshire, Merrimack and Rockingham counties.
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/arisurveillance.htm

School Surveillance: NA
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/schoolsurveillance.htm
 
Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-1 (Regional)

Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-1 (Regional)

Week 1: Regional Activity
? Influenza-like illness and acute respiratory illness were similar compared to the previous week at 0.4% and 3.1% of patient visits, respectively.
? Pneumonia and influenza-related deaths accounted for 10.3% of deaths, which was below the epidemic threshold of 15.7% for week 1.
? Ten new respiratory specimens were submitted for laboratory testing during week 1. Two were positive for seasonal influenza AH3 and two were positive for influenza B. Five were negative and one was invalid.

Week 2: Local Activity
School Absenteeism for Manchester County is > 20%
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/activity.htm
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/schoolsurveillance.htm
 
Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-2 (Local)

Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-2 (Local)

Week 2: Local
? Influenza-like illness and acute respiratory illness were decreased compared to the previous week at 0.2% and 2.7% of patient visits, respectively.
? Pneumonia and influenza-related deaths accounted for 8.9% of deaths, which was below the epidemic threshold of 13.6% for week 2.
? Twenty-one new respiratory specimens were submitted for laboratory testing during week 2. Two were positive for seasonal influenza AH3 and three were positive for influenza B. Sixteen were negative.
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/activity.htm
 
Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-3 (Local)

Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-3 (Local)

Week 3: Local
? Influenza-like illness and acute respiratory illness were the same or similar compared to the previous week at 0.2% and 2.5% of patient visits, respectively.
? Pneumonia and influenza-related deaths accounted for 7.1% of deaths, which was below the epidemic threshold of 12.8% for week 3.
? Eight new respiratory specimens were submitted for laboratory testing during week 3. One was positive for seasonal influenza AH3 and seven were negative.

School absenteeism: 2.1%
P&I: 7.1%
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/activity.htm
 
Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-4 (Regional)

Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-4 (Regional)

Week 4: Regional
? Influenza-like illness and acute respiratory illness were similar compared to the previous week at 0.1% and 2.4% of patient visits, respectively.
? Pneumonia and influenza-related deaths accounted for 5.4% of deaths, which was below the epidemic threshold of 10.9% for week 4.
? Ten new respiratory specimens were submitted for laboratory testing during week 4 and all ten were negative.

P&I: 5.4%
School absenteeism for ILI: 0.2%
Week 5 will be reported as Sporadic
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/activity.htm
 
Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-6 (Local)

Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-6 (Local)

Week 5: Sporadic
• Influenza-like illness and acute respiratory illness were increased or decreased compared to the previous week at 0.4% and 1.9% of patient visits, respectively.
• Pneumonia and influenza-related deaths accounted for 10.6% of deaths, which was below the epidemic threshold of 12.4% for week 5.
• Five new respiratory specimens were submitted for laboratory testing during week 5, and a total of three were positive, including one for 2009 influenza A(H1N1), one for seasonal influenza AH3, and one for influenza B. Two were negative.


Week 6: Local
• Influenza-like illness and acute respiratory illness were similar or slightly increased compared to the previous week at 0.2% and 2.2% of patient visits, respectively.
• Pneumonia and influenza-related deaths accounted for 9.3% of deaths, which was below the epidemic threshold of 13.1% for week 6.
• Ten new respiratory specimens were submitted for laboratory testing during week 6 and all were negative.
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/activity.htm
 
Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-7 (Local)

Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-7 (Local)

Week 7: Local
• Influenza-like illness and acute respiratory illness were similar compared to the previous
week at 0.2% and 2.3% of patient visits, respectively.
• Pneumonia and influenza-related deaths accounted for 6.1% of deaths, which was
below the epidemic threshold of 13.4% for week 7.
• Four new respiratory specimens were submitted for laboratory testing during week 7.
One was positive for influenza B and three were negative.

School absenteeism for ILI: 0.2%
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/activity.htm
 
Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-10 (Sporadic)

Re: New Hampshire 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-10 (Sporadic)

Week 9: Local
• Influenza-like illness and acute respiratory illness were decreased or the same compared to the previous week at <0.1% and 2.2% of patient visits, respectively.
• Pneumonia and influenza-related deaths accounted for 10.1% of deaths, which was below the epidemic threshold of 13.6% for week 9.
• Eleven new respiratory specimens were submitted for laboratory testing during week 9, and a total of nine were positive, including five for seasonal influenza AH3, one for 2009 influenza A (H1N1), and three for influenza B. Two were negative.

For week 9 (2/26/12–3/03/12), 10.1% of all deaths recorded in NH were reported as due to P&I. This is below the epidemic threshold for week 9 (13.6%).

Week 10: Sporadic
• Influenza-like illness and acute respiratory illness were similar compared to the previous
week at 0.1% and 2.3% of patient visits, respectively.
• Pneumonia and influenza-related deaths accounted for 10.2% of deaths, which was
below the epidemic threshold of 16.0% for week 10.
• Ten new respiratory specimens were submitted for laboratory testing during week 10,
and a total of seven were positive, including four for seasonal influenza AH3, one for
2009 influenza A (H1N1), and two for influenza B. Three were negative.

The overall state student absenteeism for ILI rate was 0.1% for the week based on 70
(11%) schools reporting students absent due to ILI.
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/activity.htm
 
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