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North Carolina: Influenza Surveillance for 2015-16 season

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DHHS reports first flu-related death for 2015-16 season

Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2015 1:28 pm
By Richard Craver Winston-Salem Journal
An adult in western North Carolina is the first death reported in connection with the 2015-16 flu season, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday.
The person died last week. DHHS, as is its policy, declined to identify the victim?s hometown, county, age and gender.
...
http://www.journalnow.com/news/loca...cle_4b8c0d11-a8df-597d-ac7c-c3f80c70e483.html
 
North Carolina Flu Page: http://www.flu.nc.gov/

NORTH CAROLINA WEEKLY INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE SUMMARY #9
2015?16 INFLUENZA SEASON
WEEK 48: ENDING DECEMBER 5, 2015
http://flu.nc.gov/data/documents/flu1516.pdf

Statewide Updates
 Influenza-like illness (ILI) decreased this week.
 The geographic spread of flu was LOCAL for
the week ending 12/5/2015.
 Of the 9 samples submitted to the State
Laboratory of Public Health (SLPH) for viral
testing this week, 0 tested positive for
influenza.
 Hospital-based Public Health Epidemiologists (PHEs) reported 1 positive influenza result out of
839 samples tested during week 48 (ending 12/5/2015); 1 positive influenza B
...
 
NORTH CAROLINA WEEKLY INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE SUMMARY #10
2015?16 INFLUENZA SEASON
WEEK 49: ENDING DECEMBER 12, 2015
http://flu.nc.gov/data/documents/flu1516.pdf

Statewide Updates
 Influenza-like illness (ILI) decreased this week.
 The geographic spread of flu was LOCAL for the
week ending 12/12/2015.
 Of the 7 samples submitted to the State Laboratory
of Public Health (SLPH) for viral testing this week,
0 tested positive for influenza.
 Hospital-based Public Health Epidemiologists (PHEs) reported 3 positive influenza result out of
859 samples tested during week 49 (ending 12/12/2015); all 3 positive for influenza B
...
 
NORTH CAROLINA WEEKLY INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE SUMMARY #11
2015?16 INFLUENZA SEASON
WEEK 50: ENDING DECEMBER 19, 2015
http://flu.nc.gov/data/documents/flu1516.pdf

Statewide Updates
 Influenza-like illness (ILI) increased this week.
 The geographic spread of flu was REGIONAL for
the week ending 12/19/2015.
 Of the 5 samples submitted to the State
Laboratory of Public Health (SLPH) for viral
testing this week, 0 tested positive for influenza.
 Hospital-based Public Health Epidemiologists (PHEs) reported 2 positive influenza result out of
764 samples tested during week 50 (ending 12/19/2015); 2 positive for influenza B
...
 
NORTH CAROLINA WEEKLY INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE SUMMARY #12
2015?16 INFLUENZA SEASON
WEEK 51: ENDING DECEMBER 26, 2015
http://flu.nc.gov/data/documents/flu1516.pdf

Statewide Updates
 Influenza-like illness (ILI) increased this week.
 The geographic spread of flu was WIDESPREAD
for the week ending 12/26/2015.
 Of the 2 samples submitted to the State Laboratory
of Public Health (SLPH) for viral testing this week,
0 tested positive for influenza.
 Hospital-based Public Health Epidemiologists (PHEs) reported 4 positive influenza result out of
655 samples tested during week 51 (ending 12/26/2015); 4 positive for influenza B.
...
 
NORTH CAROLINA WEEKLY INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE SUMMARY #13
2015?16 INFLUENZA SEASON
WEEK 52: ENDING JANUARY 2, 2016
http://flu.nc.gov/data/documents/flu1516.pdf

Statewide Updates
 Influenza-like illness (ILI) decreased this week.
 The geographic spread of flu was WIDESPREAD
for the week ending 1/2/2016.
 Of the 9 samples submitted to the State Laboratory
of Public Health (SLPH) for viral testing this
week, 1 tested positive; 1 influenza A (H3).
 Hospital-based Public Health Epidemiologists (PHEs) reported 9 positive influenza result out of
961 samples tested during week 52 (ending 1/2/2016); 7 positive influenza B, 1 positive influenza
A (unknown) and 1 positive influenza A (H1).
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First Flu Death Reported In NC
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Jan 15, 2016 By Melissa Wade

State health officials reported the first flu death in North Carolina this season with a person in western North Carolina. To protect the family?s privacy officials are not releasing the persons hometown, age, or gender but are saying this person had underlying health issues. People with underlying health issues are at higher risks to contract the flu, as well as the elderly, pregnant women and small children.
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http://thelightnc.hellobeautiful.com/9572952/first-flu-death-reported-in-nc/

NORTH CAROLINA WEEKLY INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE SUMMARY #14
2015?16 INFLUENZA SEASON
WEEK 1: ENDING JANUARY 9, 2016


Statewide Updates
 Influenza-like illness (ILI) decreased this week.
 The geographic spread of flu was REGIONAL for
the week ending 1/9/2016.
 Of the 11 samples submitted to the State Laboratory
of Public Health (SLPH) for viral testing this week,
1 tested positive for influenza A (H1N1).
 Hospital-based Public Health Epidemiologists (PHEs) reported 8 positive influenza result out of
851 samples tested during week 1 (ending 1/9/2016); 4 positive influenza B, 3 positive influenza A
(unknown) and 1 positive influenza A (H1)
...

NC Influenza-Associated Deaths*
Influenza-Associated Deaths
1/3/2016 ? 1/9/2016
1
Total Influenza-Associated Deaths
Since Week 40 (ending 10/10/15)
1
...
http://flu.nc.gov/data/documents/flu1516.pdf
 
WEEK 2: ENDING JANUARY 16, 2016
http://flu.nc.gov/data/documents/flu1516.pdf

Statewide Updates
 Influenza-like illness (ILI) increased slightly this week.
 The geographic spread of flu was WIDESPREAD for
the week ending 1/16/2016.
 Of the 13 samples submitted to the State Laboratory of
Public Health (SLPH) for viral testing this week, 5
tested positive for influenza A (H3).
 Hospital-based Public Health Epidemiologists (PHEs) reported 9 positive influenza result out of
676 samples tested during week 2 (ending 1/16/2016); 5 positive influenza B, 2 positive influenza
A (unknown) and 2 positive influenza A (H1).
...
NC Influenza-Associated Deaths*
Influenza-Associated Deaths
1/10/2016 ? 1/16/2016
0
Total Influenza-Associated Deaths
Since Week 40 (ending 10/10/15)
1
...
 
NORTH CAROLINA WEEKLY INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE SUMMARY #16
2015?16 INFLUENZA SEASON
WEEK 3: ENDING JANUARY 23, 2016
http://flu.nc.gov/data/documents/flu1516.pdf

Statewide Updates
 Influenza-like illness (ILI) decreased slightly this week and
remained low compared with recent seasons.
 The geographic spread of flu was WIDESPREAD for the
week ending 1/23/2016.
 Of the 15 samples submitted to the State Laboratory of Public
Health (SLPH) for viral testing this week, 5 tested positive; 2
influenza A(H1N1), 2 influenza B, and 1 influenza A(H3).
 Hospital-based Public Health Epidemiologists (PHEs) reported 19 positive influenza result out of
664 samples tested during week 3 (ending 1/23/2016); 8 positive influenza A (unknown), 6 positive
influenza B, and 5 positive influenza A (H1).
...
NC Influenza-Associated Deaths*
Influenza-Associated Deaths
1/17/2016 ? 1/23/2016
1
Total Influenza-Associated Deaths
Since Week 40 (ending 10/10/15)
2
...
 
NORTH CAROLINA WEEKLY INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE SUMMARY #17
2015?16 INFLUENZA SEASON
WEEK 4: ENDING JANUARY 30, 2016
http://flu.nc.gov/data/documents/flu1516.pdf

Statewide Updates
 Influenza-like illness (ILI) decreased slightly this week
and remained low compared with recent seasons.
 The geographic spread of flu was REGIONAL for the
week ending 1/30/2016.
 Of the 14 samples submitted to the State Laboratory of
Public Health (SLPH) for viral testing this week, 4
tested positive for influenza A(H1N1).
 Hospital-based Public Health Epidemiologists (PHEs) reported 14 positive influenza result out of
821 samples tested during week 4 (ending 1/30/2016); 5 positive influenza A (unknown), 5 positive
influenza A (H1), and 4 positive influenza B.
...
 
WEEK 5: ENDING FEBRUARY 6, 2016
http://flu.nc.gov/data/documents/flu1516.pdf

Statewide Updates
 Influenza-like illness (ILI) increased slightly this week
and remained low compared with recent seasons.
 The geographic spread of flu was LOCAL for the
week ending 2/6/2016.
 Of the 8 samples submitted to the State Laboratory of
Public Health (SLPH) for viral testing this week, 2
tested positive for influenza A(H1N1).
 Hospital-based Public Health Epidemiologists (PHEs) reported 32 positive influenza result out of
794 samples tested during week 5 (ending 2/6/2016); 18 positive influenza A (H1), and 9 positive
influenza B, 4 positive influenza A (unknown), and 1 positive influenza A (H3).
...
 
NORTH CAROLINA WEEKLY INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE SUMMARY #19
2015?16 INFLUENZA SEASON
WEEK 6: ENDING FEBRUARY 13, 2016

Statewide Updates
 Influenza-like illness (ILI) increased this week but
remained low compared with recent seasons.
 The geographic spread of flu was REGIONAL for the
week ending 2/13/2016.
 Of the 16 samples submitted to the State Laboratory of
Public Health (SLPH) for viral testing this week, 5 were
positive for influenza A(H1N1) and 2 were positive for influenza B.
 Hospital-based Public Health Epidemiologists (PHEs) reported 37 positive influenza results out of
803 samples tested during week 6 (ending 2/13/2016); 14 positive for influenza A (H1), 14 positive
for influenza B, and 9 positive for influenza A(unknown).
...
NC Influenza-Associated Deaths*
Influenza-Associated Deaths
2/7/2016 ? 2/13/2016
1
Total Influenza-Associated Deaths
Since Week 40 (ending 10/10/15)
3
...
http://flu.nc.gov/data/documents/flu1516.pdf

DHHS reports third flu-related death in N.C.

Posted: Thursday, February 18, 2016 5:49 pm
By Richard Craver Winston-Salem Journal
North Carolina continues to experience a lighter-than-expected 2015-16 flu season, with state health officials confirming Thursday just the third influenza-related death of the season.
The person who died last week was in the 25-to-49 age group, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. The first confirmed victim was age 65 or older, and the second in the 50-to-64 group.
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http://www.journalnow.com/news/loca...cle_ce37ba0c-dd5e-5f01-8a5d-1afa6a90daf9.html
 
NORTH CAROLINA WEEKLY INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE SUMMARY #20
2015?16 INFLUENZA SEASON
WEEK 7: ENDING FEBRUARY 20, 2016

Statewide Updates
 Influenza-like illness (ILI) increased this week but
remained low compared with recent seasons.
 The geographic spread of flu was REGIONAL for the week
ending 2/20/2016.
 Of the 23 samples submitted to the State Laboratory of
Public Health (SLPH) for viral testing this week, 7 were
positive for influenza A (H1N1) and 1 was positive for
influenza A (unknown).
 Hospital-based Public Health Epidemiologists (PHEs) reported 74 positive influenza results out of
763 samples tested during week 7 (ending 2/20/2016); 50 positive for influenza A(H1), 16 positive
for influenza A(unknown), 7 positive for influenza B, and 1 positive for influenza A(H3).
...
Influenza-Associated Deaths
2/14/2016 ? 2/20/2016
1
Total Influenza-Associated Deaths
Since Week 40 (ending 10/10/15)
4
...
http://flu.nc.gov/data/documents/flu1516.pdf




State health officials confirm fourth flu-related death


Posted: Thursday, February 25, 2016 2:46 pm
By Richard Craver Winston-Salem Journal
North Carolina continues to experience a lighter-than-expected 2015-16 flu season, with state health officials confirming Thursday just the fourth influenza-related death.
The person who died last week was in the 25-to-49 age group, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. Two confirmed victims are in the 25-to-49 age group, while there is one each in the 50-to-64 group and age 65 and older.
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http://www.journalnow.com/news/loca...cle_bd6897f4-4b73-5646-85f8-b4aecb975440.html
 
WEEK 8: ENDING FEBRUARY 27, 2016
http://flu.nc.gov/data/documents/flu1516.pdf

Statewide Updates
 Influenza-like illness (ILI) increased this week.
 The geographic spread of flu was WIDESPREAD for week
ending 2/27/2016.
 Of the 29 samples submitted to the State Laboratory of Public
Health (SLPH) for viral testing this week, 12 were positive for
influenza A (H1N1), 2 were positive for influenza B and 1 was positive for influenza A (H3).
 Hospital-based Public Health Epidemiologists (PHEs) reported 161 positive influenza results out of
1012 samples tested during week 8 (ending 2/27/2016); 73 positive for influenza A(H1), 68 positive
for influenza A(unknown), 18 positive for influenza B, and 2 positive for influenza A(H3).
...
NC Influenza-Associated Deaths*
Influenza-Associated Deaths
2/21/2016 ? 2/27/2016
1
Total Influenza-Associated Deaths
Since Week 40 (ending 10/10/15)
5
...
 
WEEK 9: ENDING MARCH 5, 2016
http://flu.nc.gov/data/documents/flu1516.pdf

Statewide Updates
 Influenza-like illness (ILI) decreased this week.
 The geographic spread of flu was WIDESPREAD for week 9
ending 3/5/2016.
 Of the 26 samples submitted to the State Laboratory of Public
Health (SLPH) for viral testing this week, 10 were positive
for influenza A (H1N1), and 4 positive for influenza B.
 Hospital-based Public Health Epidemiologists (PHEs) reported 199 positive influenza results out of
903 samples tested during week 9 (ending 3/5/2016); 95 positive for influenza A(H1), 68 positive
for influenza A(unknown), 27 positive for influenza B, and 9 positive for influenza A(H3).
...
NC Influenza-Associated Deaths*
Influenza-Associated Deaths
2/28/2016 ? 3/5/2016
3
Total Influenza-Associated Deaths
Since Week 40 (ending 10/10/15)
8
...
 
WEEK 10: ENDING MARCH 12, 2016
http://flu.nc.gov/data/documents/flu1516.pdf

Statewide Updates
 Influenza-like illness (ILI) increased slightly this week.
 The geographic spread of flu was WIDESPREAD for week 10
ending 3/12/2016.
 Of the 30 samples submitted to the State Laboratory of Public
Health (SLPH) for viral testing this week, 10 were positive for
influenza A (H1N1), 1 positive for Flu A (H3) and 1 positive for influenza A (unknown).
 Hospital-based Public Health Epidemiologists (PHEs) reported 284 positive influenza results out of
1151 samples tested during week 10 (ending 3/12/2016); 138 positive for influenza A(unknown),
116 positive for influenza A(H1), 29 positive for influenza B, and 1 positive for influenza A(H3).
...
NC Influenza-Associated Deaths*
Influenza-Associated Deaths
2/28/2016 ? 3/5/2016
1
Total Influenza-Associated Deaths
Since Week 40 (ending 10/10/15)
10
...
 
NORTH CAROLINA WEEKLY INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE SUMMARY #24
2015?16 INFLUENZA SEASON
WEEK 11: ENDING MARCH 19, 2016
http://flu.nc.gov/data/documents/flu1516.pdf

Statewide Updates
 Influenza-like illness (ILI) increased slightly this week.
 The geographic spread of flu was WIDESPREAD for
week 11 ending 3/19/2016.
 Of the 15 samples submitted to the State Laboratory of
Public Health (SLPH) for viral testing this week, 8
were positive for influenza A (H1N1), 1 positive for
Flu A (H3) and 1 positive for influenza B.
 Hospital-based Public Health Epidemiologists (PHEs) reported 271 positive influenza results out of
1175 samples tested during week 11 (ending 3/19/2016); 131 positive for influenza A(H1), 92
positive for influenza A(unknown), 45 positive for influenza B, and 3 positive for influenza A(H3).
...
NC Influenza-Associated Deaths*
Influenza-Associated Deaths
3/13/2016 ? 3/19/2016
5
Total Influenza-Associated Deaths
Since Week 40 (ending 10/10/15)
17
...
 
WEEK 12: ENDING MARCH 26, 2016
http://flu.nc.gov/data/documents/flu1516.pdf

Statewide Updates
 Influenza-like illness (ILI) decreased this week.
 The geographic spread of flu was WIDESPREAD for week
12 ending 3/26/2016.
 Of the 25 samples submitted to the State Laboratory of
Public Health (SLPH) for viral testing this week, 14 were
positive for influenza A (H1N1), 3 positive for Flu A (H3) and 2 positive for influenza B.
 Hospital-based Public Health Epidemiologists (PHEs) reported 178 positive influenza results out of
1039 samples tested during week 12 (ending 3/26/2016); 105 positive for influenza A(H1), 43
positive for influenza A(unknown), 27 positive for influenza B, and 3 positive for influenza A(H3)
...
NC Influenza-Associated Deaths*
Influenza-Associated Deaths
3/20/2016 ? 3/26/2016
8
Total Influenza-Associated Deaths
Since Week 40 (ending 10/10/15)
26
...
 
NORTH CAROLINA WEEKLY INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE SUMMARY #26
2015?16 INFLUENZA SEASON
WEEK 13: ENDING APRIL 2, 2016
http://flu.nc.gov/data/documents/flu1516.pdf

Statewide Updates
 Influenza-like illness (ILI) decreased this week.
 The geographic spread of flu was WIDESPREAD
for week 13 ending 4/2/2016.
 Of the 34 samples submitted to the State Laboratory
of Public Health (SLPH) for viral testing this week,
12 were positive for influenza A (H1N1), 3 positive
for influenza B, and 2 positive for Flu A (H3).
 Hospital-based Public Health Epidemiologists (PHEs) reported 125 positive influenza results out of
769 samples tested during week 13 (ending 4/2/2016); 63 positive for influenza A(H1), 36 positive
for influenza A(unknown), and 26 positive for influenza B
...
NC Influenza-Associated Deaths*
Influenza-Associated Deaths
3/27/2016 ? 4/2/2016
2
Total Influenza-Associated Deaths
Since Week 40 (ending 10/10/15)
29
...
 
WEEK 14: ENDING APRIL 9, 2016
http://flu.nc.gov/data/documents/flu1516.pdf

Statewide Updates
 Influenza-like illness (ILI) decreased this week.
 The geographic spread of flu was LOCAL for week
14 ending 4/9/2016.
 Of the 26 samples submitted to the State Laboratory
of Public Health (SLPH) for viral testing this week,
13 were positive for influenza A (H1N1), 2 positive
for influenza B, and 2 positive for Flu A (H3).
 Hospital-based Public Health Epidemiologists (PHEs) reported 99 positive influenza results out of
778 samples tested during week 14 (ending 4/9/2016); 38 positive for influenza A(H1), 35 positive
for influenza B, 25 positive for influenza A(unknown), and 1 positive for influenza A(H3).
...

NC Influenza-Associated Deaths*
Influenza-Associated Deaths
4/3/2016 – 4/9/2016
5
Total Influenza-Associated Deaths
Since Week 40 (ending 10/10/15)
37
...


Flu-related death total increases to 37 in state, including first child

Posted: Thursday, April 14, 2016 2:25 pm
By Richard Craver Winston-Salem Journal
The number of North Carolinians dying from a flu-related illness has increased to 37 for the 2015-16 season, including the first child victim, state health officials said Thursday.
There were five deaths for the week that ended April 9.

There also were three additional deaths from previous weeks of the season, which officially began Oct. 1 and ended March 31.
Last week?s deaths included one victim between the ages of 5 and 17, one between 25 and 40, three between 50 and 64 and three there were 65 and older.
Altogether, one victim was between 5 and 17; eight victims were between 25 and 49; 16 were 50 to 64 years old, an increase of two; and 12 were in the 65-and-older group, an increase of one.
One flu-related death ? an adult in Western North Carolina ? was reported before the official start of the season.
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http://www.journalnow.com/news/loca...cle_d52752ad-c305-5a9b-ba3a-d32d94d692b6.html
 
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