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Oklahoma 2009-2010 Flu Season
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JimO
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Two Deaths Report in Oklahoma in Week 40
Two Deaths Report in Oklahoma in Week 40
Source: http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
Report for Week Ending
October 10, 2009
• 16.1% (436/2701) of doctor's visits statewide met
the criteria for influenza-like illness1 (ILI) for the
current reporting week representing a
considerable increase from 10.3% (354/3430)
reported during the week ending Oct. 3;
• 56% of patients seen for ILI by sentinel
physicians were in the 5-24 year age group; and
• The Public Health Laboratory (PHL) tested
99 specimens, of which 97 (98.8%) were positive
for influenza. All of the positive specimens
were confirmed as swine-origin influenza A
(H1N1).
Influenza Hospitalization and Mortality Surveillance September 1- October 10, 2009:
• 327 reported cases of influenza-associated
hospitalizations from September 1-October 10,
2009;
• 42 patients have been admitted to the ICU, of
which 16 (38%) patients were under 19 years of
age;
• 208 (64%) of the 327 hospitalizations were in
patients under 19 years of age;
• The race-specific incidence rate per 100,000
population of influenza-associated
hospitalizations were highest for Hispanic children
less than 19 years of age (53.0), followed by
African American children (49.1), Native American
children (30.9), and White children (16.4);and
• Two influenza-associated deaths have been
reported since last week:
o An adult male from Comanche County
with a history of underlying medical
conditions that put him at risk of severe
complications from influenza. Testing
conducted by the OSDH Public Health
Laboratory demonstrated swine origin
influenza A H1N1 infection; and
o An adult female from Oklahoma County
with no known underlying risk factors.
Testing conducted by the OSDH Public
Health Laboratory demonstrated swine
origin influenza A H1N1 infection.
Laboratory testing by the healthcare
facility indicated the individual’s illness
was also associated with a bacterial
infection.
Influenza-like illness is defined as having a fever (>100°F) combined with a cough and/or a sore throat.
Two Deaths Report in Oklahoma in Week 40
Source: http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
Report for Week Ending
October 10, 2009
• 16.1% (436/2701) of doctor's visits statewide met
the criteria for influenza-like illness1 (ILI) for the
current reporting week representing a
considerable increase from 10.3% (354/3430)
reported during the week ending Oct. 3;
• 56% of patients seen for ILI by sentinel
physicians were in the 5-24 year age group; and
• The Public Health Laboratory (PHL) tested
99 specimens, of which 97 (98.8%) were positive
for influenza. All of the positive specimens
were confirmed as swine-origin influenza A
(H1N1).
Influenza Hospitalization and Mortality Surveillance September 1- October 10, 2009:
• 327 reported cases of influenza-associated
hospitalizations from September 1-October 10,
2009;
• 42 patients have been admitted to the ICU, of
which 16 (38%) patients were under 19 years of
age;
• 208 (64%) of the 327 hospitalizations were in
patients under 19 years of age;
• The race-specific incidence rate per 100,000
population of influenza-associated
hospitalizations were highest for Hispanic children
less than 19 years of age (53.0), followed by
African American children (49.1), Native American
children (30.9), and White children (16.4);and
• Two influenza-associated deaths have been
reported since last week:
o An adult male from Comanche County
with a history of underlying medical
conditions that put him at risk of severe
complications from influenza. Testing
conducted by the OSDH Public Health
Laboratory demonstrated swine origin
influenza A H1N1 infection; and
o An adult female from Oklahoma County
with no known underlying risk factors.
Testing conducted by the OSDH Public
Health Laboratory demonstrated swine
origin influenza A H1N1 infection.
Laboratory testing by the healthcare
facility indicated the individual’s illness
was also associated with a bacterial
infection.
Influenza-like illness is defined as having a fever (>100°F) combined with a cough and/or a sore throat.
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Re: Two Deaths Report in Oklahoma in Week 40
Re: Two Deaths Report in Oklahoma in Week 40
The Comanche Co. man is likely this one:
http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=127677
The Oklahoma Co. female could be this one, although the newspaper report says she had underlying conditions but the health dept. report above says she did not:
http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=127620
Re: Two Deaths Report in Oklahoma in Week 40
The Comanche Co. man is likely this one:
http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=127677
The Oklahoma Co. female could be this one, although the newspaper report says she had underlying conditions but the health dept. report above says she did not:
http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=127620
JimO
Well-known member
5 Deaths Reported in Oklahoma during Week 41
5 Deaths Reported in Oklahoma during Week 41
Source: http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
Report for Week Ending
October 17, 2009
? 18.3% of patients statewide met the criteria for
influenza-like illness1 (ILI) for the current
reporting week, which is an increase from the
16.1% (436/2701) reported during the week
ending Oct. 10;
? 49.1% of patients seen for ILI by sentinel
physicians were in the 5-24 year age group; and
? The Public Health Laboratory (PHL) tested 109
specimens, of which 88 (80.7%) were positive
for influenza. All of the positive specimens were
confirmed as swine-origin influenza A (H1N1).
Influenza Hospitalization and Mortality Surveillance September 1 - October 17, 2009:
? 504 reported cases of influenza-associated
hospitalizations;
? 308 (61%) of the 504 hospitalizations were in
patients less than 19 years of age;
? 58 patients have been admitted to the ICU, of
which 20 (34%) patients were under 19 years of
age;
? 31 (6%) hospitalization were pregnant women;
? 5 influenza-associated deaths were reported
during October 11 ? 17, 2009 resulting in a total
of 11 deaths since influenza mortality
surveillance began on September 1, 2009:
o Reported deaths were among individuals in
the following age groups: 4 were children less
than 19 years of age; 5 were adults 25-49
years of age; 1 was an adult 50-64 years of
age; 1 was an adult 65 years and older; and
o County of residence: Carter, Cleveland (2),
Tulsa (4), Comanche, Oklahoma, LeFlore,
and Noble.
5 Deaths Reported in Oklahoma during Week 41
Source: http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
Report for Week Ending
October 17, 2009
? 18.3% of patients statewide met the criteria for
influenza-like illness1 (ILI) for the current
reporting week, which is an increase from the
16.1% (436/2701) reported during the week
ending Oct. 10;
? 49.1% of patients seen for ILI by sentinel
physicians were in the 5-24 year age group; and
? The Public Health Laboratory (PHL) tested 109
specimens, of which 88 (80.7%) were positive
for influenza. All of the positive specimens were
confirmed as swine-origin influenza A (H1N1).
Influenza Hospitalization and Mortality Surveillance September 1 - October 17, 2009:
? 504 reported cases of influenza-associated
hospitalizations;
? 308 (61%) of the 504 hospitalizations were in
patients less than 19 years of age;
? 58 patients have been admitted to the ICU, of
which 20 (34%) patients were under 19 years of
age;
? 31 (6%) hospitalization were pregnant women;
? 5 influenza-associated deaths were reported
during October 11 ? 17, 2009 resulting in a total
of 11 deaths since influenza mortality
surveillance began on September 1, 2009:
o Reported deaths were among individuals in
the following age groups: 4 were children less
than 19 years of age; 5 were adults 25-49
years of age; 1 was an adult 50-64 years of
age; 1 was an adult 65 years and older; and
o County of residence: Carter, Cleveland (2),
Tulsa (4), Comanche, Oklahoma, LeFlore,
and Noble.
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Re: 5 Deaths Reported in Oklahoma during Week 41
Re: 5 Deaths Reported in Oklahoma during Week 41
Source: http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=17&articleid=20091023_17_A1_Vialso856682
Six in state die from swine flu
Among the deaths last week were three from Tulsa County.
By KIM ARCHER World Staff Writer
Published: 10/23/2009 2:25 AM
Last Modified: 10/23/2009 3:52 AM
Five Oklahomans died from the swine flu virus last week, including three Tulsa County residents, according to the state's latest report out Thursday.
The state's official tally of 11 deaths doesn't include that of an Ardmore child, which was reported by the Carter County Health Department on Thursday.
Also not included in the official count was a man who died from the novel H1N1 virus before a new reporting system began Sept. 1.
Two of those deaths in Tulsa County were children, including an infant under 6 months old, said state epidemiologist Dr. Kristy Bradley.
"This is why one of the priority groups for the vaccine are parents and household members of children under 6 months of age," Bradley said. But production problems are slowing the supply of H1N1 vaccine that is being distributed throughout the U.S.
"When the vaccine is available, parents of children under 6 months of age should seek it out and they will be prioritized to receive it," Bradley said. "We were very disappointed to only get 37,000 doses this week."
But she urged Oklahomans to be patient as manufacturers work to get vaccine across the country.
Three of Oklahoma's five deaths reported this week were among Tulsa County residents, with one each in LeFlore and Noble counties.
Two of the five deaths were in adults between ages 25 and 49 and one was a patient over 65, the health department said.
Bradley said two Oklahoma deaths have come as a result of a secondary infection,
such as pneumonia. The swine flu virus weakened the patient's immunity system, allowing another infection such as pneumonia to take hold, she said.
One of the emergency warning signs is when a patient appears to have recovered from the flu, but symptoms return. Bradley said these patients should seek immediate medical attention because it could cause death quickly.
Last week, 181 Oklahomans were hospitalized, bringing the total to 504 since Sept. 1. About 61 percent of those hospitalized have been in children under age 19. Twenty of the 58 patients admitted to the intensive-care unit were children.
"Age can be a risk factor. A young child's immune system is not as strong," said Laurence Burnsed, chief of the state Health Department's communicable disease division.
The Tulsa World previously reported the deaths of 16-year-old LaTowyn Gaston and 4-year-old Geato McCarty, both of Tulsa. McCarty's death was one of those included in the state's most recent tally. And a Kay County man died earlier this year, before the official reporting began Sept. 1.
ER visits are up
"Overall, we continue to have record-breaking numbers of children coming into the ER. Every month, it tends to be more than the previous month," said Dr. Ethan Warlick, director of the pediatric emergency department at St. Francis Hospital.
Up to half of the children are coming in because of flu-like symptoms, he said.
"Our numbers for this time of year compared to last year at this time have dramatically increased," Warlick said.
Most children are experiencing a "typical flu," with fever, sore throat, cough and other symptoms, he said. There are few treatment options for most kids other than rest and hydration, he said.
"For the vast majority, it's still symptomatic care," he said. Tamiflu is prescribed only for children who have underlying medical conditions that make them more susceptible to complications or death from the disease, Warlick said.
Area schools
Broken Arrow Public Schools have seen an improvement in its absentee rate over the last two weeks, but it is still above the typical rate of 5 percent, said spokesman Keith Isbell. The increase can be attributed to the flu, he said.
At Sand Springs, about 250 students at the Central Fine Arts Academy received vaccinations against the swine flu Thursday, according to School Superintendent Lonetta Sprague.
The vaccines were provided by the Tulsa City-County Health Department, and the academy was the second school in the city to receive the vaccine.
On Oct. 7, about 100 students at the Limestone Elementary School were given swine-flu vaccines.
That school, in the Prattville side of the city, suffered a large outbreak of the illness three weeks ago, with as many as 82 of its students reporting absent from school. Limestone has an enrollment of 280.
As of Thursday, Sprague said absenteeism had returned to normal levels.
At nearby Sapulpa, more than 700 vaccinations administered to all students last week seems to have provided the district with an unexpected dividend, said School Superintendent Mary Webb.
Webb noted that absenteeism now is below normal for a flu season, and she credited the vaccinations by the Creek County Health Department for that slight drop in absenteeism.
An estimated 450 doses of the H1N1 vaccine for swine flu were administered to Sapulpa students last week, along with 275 doses of vaccine for the normal seasonal flu.
Bixby Superintendent Kyle Wood said that absentee rates are still normal among students and teachers, but they are beginning to get reports of flu-like symptoms among those calling in sick.
Bixby will offer seasonal flu shots to students on Dec. 2-4, but they don't know when or to what degree they will be able to offer the H1N1 vaccine, Wood said.
Owasso schools are reporting no excessive absences because of seasonal flu.
In the Skiatook school district, absenteeism is running at about 5 percent daily, with half of those absentees reporting flu-like symptoms, Superintendent Dr. Gary Johnson said.
Absenteeism has been cut in half over the past couple of weeks at Claremore schools, falling to the normal rate of 5 percent for this time of year, school spokeswoman Audrey Webber said.
y the numbers: The deadly impact of H1N1
* 13 Oklahomans have died from the virus in 2009
* 5 Oklahomans died during the week ending Oct. 17
* 3 Tulsa County residents died during the week ending Oct. 17
* 4 Oklahoma children have died from H1N1
* 86 children in the U.S. have died from H1N1
* 11,770 vaccine doses received by local health department
Source: Oklahoma and Tulsa health departments
When to seek medical attention
The time to seek medical help for a child with flu is when the child is dehydrated, experiences chest pain or has trouble breathing or respiratory distress, said Dr. Ethan Warlick, director of the pediatric emergency department at St. Francis Hospital.
Warlick emphasized that fever isn?t something to fear.
?That?s the body?s natural response to fighting this off. As long as you keep your child well-hydrated, this is typical. The fever itself does not impart any severity of illness,? he said.
The concern is when it is coupled with breathing difficulties, chest pain and dehydration, Warlick said.
?Fever doesn?t mean they?re sicker. It just means they have the flu,? he said.
World staff writers Manny Gamallo, Rhett Morgan and Susan Hylton contributed to this story. Kim Archer 581-8315
kim.archer@tulsaworld.com
Re: 5 Deaths Reported in Oklahoma during Week 41
Source: http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=17&articleid=20091023_17_A1_Vialso856682
Six in state die from swine flu
Among the deaths last week were three from Tulsa County.
By KIM ARCHER World Staff Writer
Published: 10/23/2009 2:25 AM
Last Modified: 10/23/2009 3:52 AM
Five Oklahomans died from the swine flu virus last week, including three Tulsa County residents, according to the state's latest report out Thursday.
The state's official tally of 11 deaths doesn't include that of an Ardmore child, which was reported by the Carter County Health Department on Thursday.
Also not included in the official count was a man who died from the novel H1N1 virus before a new reporting system began Sept. 1.
Two of those deaths in Tulsa County were children, including an infant under 6 months old, said state epidemiologist Dr. Kristy Bradley.
"This is why one of the priority groups for the vaccine are parents and household members of children under 6 months of age," Bradley said. But production problems are slowing the supply of H1N1 vaccine that is being distributed throughout the U.S.
"When the vaccine is available, parents of children under 6 months of age should seek it out and they will be prioritized to receive it," Bradley said. "We were very disappointed to only get 37,000 doses this week."
But she urged Oklahomans to be patient as manufacturers work to get vaccine across the country.
Three of Oklahoma's five deaths reported this week were among Tulsa County residents, with one each in LeFlore and Noble counties.
Two of the five deaths were in adults between ages 25 and 49 and one was a patient over 65, the health department said.
Bradley said two Oklahoma deaths have come as a result of a secondary infection,
such as pneumonia. The swine flu virus weakened the patient's immunity system, allowing another infection such as pneumonia to take hold, she said.
One of the emergency warning signs is when a patient appears to have recovered from the flu, but symptoms return. Bradley said these patients should seek immediate medical attention because it could cause death quickly.
Last week, 181 Oklahomans were hospitalized, bringing the total to 504 since Sept. 1. About 61 percent of those hospitalized have been in children under age 19. Twenty of the 58 patients admitted to the intensive-care unit were children.
"Age can be a risk factor. A young child's immune system is not as strong," said Laurence Burnsed, chief of the state Health Department's communicable disease division.
The Tulsa World previously reported the deaths of 16-year-old LaTowyn Gaston and 4-year-old Geato McCarty, both of Tulsa. McCarty's death was one of those included in the state's most recent tally. And a Kay County man died earlier this year, before the official reporting began Sept. 1.
ER visits are up
"Overall, we continue to have record-breaking numbers of children coming into the ER. Every month, it tends to be more than the previous month," said Dr. Ethan Warlick, director of the pediatric emergency department at St. Francis Hospital.
Up to half of the children are coming in because of flu-like symptoms, he said.
"Our numbers for this time of year compared to last year at this time have dramatically increased," Warlick said.
Most children are experiencing a "typical flu," with fever, sore throat, cough and other symptoms, he said. There are few treatment options for most kids other than rest and hydration, he said.
"For the vast majority, it's still symptomatic care," he said. Tamiflu is prescribed only for children who have underlying medical conditions that make them more susceptible to complications or death from the disease, Warlick said.
Area schools
Broken Arrow Public Schools have seen an improvement in its absentee rate over the last two weeks, but it is still above the typical rate of 5 percent, said spokesman Keith Isbell. The increase can be attributed to the flu, he said.
At Sand Springs, about 250 students at the Central Fine Arts Academy received vaccinations against the swine flu Thursday, according to School Superintendent Lonetta Sprague.
The vaccines were provided by the Tulsa City-County Health Department, and the academy was the second school in the city to receive the vaccine.
On Oct. 7, about 100 students at the Limestone Elementary School were given swine-flu vaccines.
That school, in the Prattville side of the city, suffered a large outbreak of the illness three weeks ago, with as many as 82 of its students reporting absent from school. Limestone has an enrollment of 280.
As of Thursday, Sprague said absenteeism had returned to normal levels.
At nearby Sapulpa, more than 700 vaccinations administered to all students last week seems to have provided the district with an unexpected dividend, said School Superintendent Mary Webb.
Webb noted that absenteeism now is below normal for a flu season, and she credited the vaccinations by the Creek County Health Department for that slight drop in absenteeism.
An estimated 450 doses of the H1N1 vaccine for swine flu were administered to Sapulpa students last week, along with 275 doses of vaccine for the normal seasonal flu.
Bixby Superintendent Kyle Wood said that absentee rates are still normal among students and teachers, but they are beginning to get reports of flu-like symptoms among those calling in sick.
Bixby will offer seasonal flu shots to students on Dec. 2-4, but they don't know when or to what degree they will be able to offer the H1N1 vaccine, Wood said.
Owasso schools are reporting no excessive absences because of seasonal flu.
In the Skiatook school district, absenteeism is running at about 5 percent daily, with half of those absentees reporting flu-like symptoms, Superintendent Dr. Gary Johnson said.
Absenteeism has been cut in half over the past couple of weeks at Claremore schools, falling to the normal rate of 5 percent for this time of year, school spokeswoman Audrey Webber said.
y the numbers: The deadly impact of H1N1
* 13 Oklahomans have died from the virus in 2009
* 5 Oklahomans died during the week ending Oct. 17
* 3 Tulsa County residents died during the week ending Oct. 17
* 4 Oklahoma children have died from H1N1
* 86 children in the U.S. have died from H1N1
* 11,770 vaccine doses received by local health department
Source: Oklahoma and Tulsa health departments
When to seek medical attention
The time to seek medical help for a child with flu is when the child is dehydrated, experiences chest pain or has trouble breathing or respiratory distress, said Dr. Ethan Warlick, director of the pediatric emergency department at St. Francis Hospital.
Warlick emphasized that fever isn?t something to fear.
?That?s the body?s natural response to fighting this off. As long as you keep your child well-hydrated, this is typical. The fever itself does not impart any severity of illness,? he said.
The concern is when it is coupled with breathing difficulties, chest pain and dehydration, Warlick said.
?Fever doesn?t mean they?re sicker. It just means they have the flu,? he said.
World staff writers Manny Gamallo, Rhett Morgan and Susan Hylton contributed to this story. Kim Archer 581-8315
kim.archer@tulsaworld.com
Commonground
Senior Moderator
H1N1 Death Count Rises - 19
H1N1 Death Count Rises - 19
H1N1 DEATH COUNT RISES
10/30/2009
Five more Oklahomans have died of swine flu, according to the state Health Department?s weekly update on H1N1 activity. The dead are a Canadian County man and four people from Oklahoma County an adult male, a female child and two women. Most had underlying medical problems. Nineteen Oklahomans have died of swine flu this year.
http://www.kokcradio.com/localnews/channels/Story.aspx?ID=1159820
H1N1 Death Count Rises - 19
H1N1 DEATH COUNT RISES
10/30/2009
Five more Oklahomans have died of swine flu, according to the state Health Department?s weekly update on H1N1 activity. The dead are a Canadian County man and four people from Oklahoma County an adult male, a female child and two women. Most had underlying medical problems. Nineteen Oklahomans have died of swine flu this year.
http://www.kokcradio.com/localnews/channels/Story.aspx?ID=1159820
JimO
Well-known member
Oklahoma Reports 20 Total Deaths this season
Oklahoma Reports 20 Total Deaths this season
Source: http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
In addition to the deaths listed below, there was one death reported in Oklahoma prior to September 1st, for a total of 21.
Influenza-Associated Mortality Surveillance
Three influenza-associated deaths were
reported during October 25 through October 31
resulting in a total of 20 reported influenza-
associated deaths since surveillance began
September 1, 2009.
• Reported deaths have been among
individuals in the following age groups: 7
were children less than 19 years of age; 6
were adults 25- 49 years of age; 5 were
50-64 years of age; and 2 were older than
65 years;
• 12 of 20 influenza-associated deaths had
documented history of underlying medical
conditions that may have increased their risk
of illness, including asthma and other
respiratory conditions (5), diabetes (3),
obesity (2), or an immunocompromising
condition (2);
• County of residence: Oklahoma (6), Tulsa
(4), Carter (2), Cleveland (3), Canadian,
Comanche, LeFlore, Muskogee and Noble;
and
• Of the 7 influenza-associated deaths
among children, 3 had underlying medical
conditions that may have increased their risk
of illness. One case was an infant less than
6 months of age.
Oklahoma Reports 20 Total Deaths this season
Source: http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
In addition to the deaths listed below, there was one death reported in Oklahoma prior to September 1st, for a total of 21.
Influenza-Associated Mortality Surveillance
Three influenza-associated deaths were
reported during October 25 through October 31
resulting in a total of 20 reported influenza-
associated deaths since surveillance began
September 1, 2009.
• Reported deaths have been among
individuals in the following age groups: 7
were children less than 19 years of age; 6
were adults 25- 49 years of age; 5 were
50-64 years of age; and 2 were older than
65 years;
• 12 of 20 influenza-associated deaths had
documented history of underlying medical
conditions that may have increased their risk
of illness, including asthma and other
respiratory conditions (5), diabetes (3),
obesity (2), or an immunocompromising
condition (2);
• County of residence: Oklahoma (6), Tulsa
(4), Carter (2), Cleveland (3), Canadian,
Comanche, LeFlore, Muskogee and Noble;
and
• Of the 7 influenza-associated deaths
among children, 3 had underlying medical
conditions that may have increased their risk
of illness. One case was an infant less than
6 months of age.
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Re: Oklahoma Reports 20 Total Deaths this season
Re: Oklahoma Reports 20 Total Deaths this season
Source: http://www.kten.com/Global/story.asp?S=11451336
More swine flu deaths
Associated Press - November 5, 2009 2:25 PM ET
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma State Department of Health says the number of deaths in the state associated with the swine flu has increased.
The Health Department reported on its Web site Thursday that three more people died between Oct. 25 and Oct. 31, bringing the number to 20 since the agency began its surveillance Sept. 1. Another death occurred in June.
12 of the deaths involved people with underlying medical conditions that may have increased their risk for the illness, including asthma, diabetes, obesity and compromised immune systems.
Health officials say 7 of the victims were children under 19, and 3 of them had underlying medical conditions.
One case involved an infant less than six mon
Re: Oklahoma Reports 20 Total Deaths this season
Source: http://www.kten.com/Global/story.asp?S=11451336
More swine flu deaths
Associated Press - November 5, 2009 2:25 PM ET
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma State Department of Health says the number of deaths in the state associated with the swine flu has increased.
The Health Department reported on its Web site Thursday that three more people died between Oct. 25 and Oct. 31, bringing the number to 20 since the agency began its surveillance Sept. 1. Another death occurred in June.
12 of the deaths involved people with underlying medical conditions that may have increased their risk for the illness, including asthma, diabetes, obesity and compromised immune systems.
Health officials say 7 of the victims were children under 19, and 3 of them had underlying medical conditions.
One case involved an infant less than six mon
JimO
Well-known member
Oklahoma: 7 Deaths Reported in Week 44
Oklahoma: 7 Deaths Reported in Week 44
Source: http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
Influenza-Associated Mortality Surveillance
? Seven influenza-associated deaths were
reported during the current reporting week resulting
in a total of 27 reported influenza-associated
deaths since surveillance began September 1, 2009;
o Reported deaths have been among individuals in
the following age groups: 9 were children less
than 19 years of age; 8 were adults 25-49 years
of age; 5 were adults 50-64 years of age; 5 were
an adults 65 years and older;
o17 of 27 influenza-associated deaths
had documented history of underlying medical
conditions that may have increased their risk of
illness, including asthma and other respiratory
conditions (11), diabetes (2), obesity (2), or an
immunocompromising condition (2). Some
patients had more than one condition; and
o County of residence: Oklahoma (8), Tulsa (7),
Carter (2), Cleveland (3), Canadian, Comanche,
Garfield, Kay, LeFlore, Muskogee, and Noble
Oklahoma: 7 Deaths Reported in Week 44
Source: http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
Influenza-Associated Mortality Surveillance
? Seven influenza-associated deaths were
reported during the current reporting week resulting
in a total of 27 reported influenza-associated
deaths since surveillance began September 1, 2009;
o Reported deaths have been among individuals in
the following age groups: 9 were children less
than 19 years of age; 8 were adults 25-49 years
of age; 5 were adults 50-64 years of age; 5 were
an adults 65 years and older;
o17 of 27 influenza-associated deaths
had documented history of underlying medical
conditions that may have increased their risk of
illness, including asthma and other respiratory
conditions (11), diabetes (2), obesity (2), or an
immunocompromising condition (2). Some
patients had more than one condition; and
o County of residence: Oklahoma (8), Tulsa (7),
Carter (2), Cleveland (3), Canadian, Comanche,
Garfield, Kay, LeFlore, Muskogee, and Noble
JimO
Well-known member
Re: Oklahoma: 7 Deaths Reported in Week 44
Re: Oklahoma: 7 Deaths Reported in Week 44
Source: http://newsok.com/states-swine-flu-death-toll-climbs/article/3416810
Oklahoma's swine flu death toll climbs
By Susan Simpson - Staff Writer
Published: November 12, 2009
Seven more Oklahomans have died from swine flu or complications of the H1N1virus, according to the state Health Department.
The deaths were reported last week and include two women from Tulsa County, a male child from Tulsa County, a man and woman from Oklahoma County, a male child from Garfield County and a man from Kay County.
That brings reported deaths to swine flu this year to 28. It doesn't appear the Oct. 26 death of Natesha Hart, 13, of Oklahoma City is among the state's tally of victims. State officials say no H1N1 deaths were reported for that week for a female child from Oklahoma County.
Re: Oklahoma: 7 Deaths Reported in Week 44
Source: http://newsok.com/states-swine-flu-death-toll-climbs/article/3416810
Oklahoma's swine flu death toll climbs
By Susan Simpson - Staff Writer
Published: November 12, 2009
Seven more Oklahomans have died from swine flu or complications of the H1N1virus, according to the state Health Department.
The deaths were reported last week and include two women from Tulsa County, a male child from Tulsa County, a man and woman from Oklahoma County, a male child from Garfield County and a man from Kay County.
That brings reported deaths to swine flu this year to 28. It doesn't appear the Oct. 26 death of Natesha Hart, 13, of Oklahoma City is among the state's tally of victims. State officials say no H1N1 deaths were reported for that week for a female child from Oklahoma County.
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Oklahoma reports 6 deaths in Week 45 - total 34
Oklahoma reports 6 deaths in Week 45 - total 34
Source: http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
Influenza-Associated Mortality Surveillance
? Six influenza-associated deaths were reported
during the current reporting week resulting in a total
of 33 since surveillance began September 1, 2009;
o Reported deaths have been among individuals in
the following age groups: 9 were children less
than 19 years of age; 11 were adults 25- 49
years of age; 8 were adults 50-64 years of age;
and 5 were 65 years and older;
o 23 (70%) of 33 influenza-associated deaths had
documented history of at least one underlying
medical condition that may have increased their
risk of influenza complications, including asthma
and other respiratory conditions, diabetes,
obesity, or an immunocompromising condition.
o County of residence: Oklahoma (10), Tulsa (8),
Carter (2), Cleveland (3), Canadian (1), Comanche
(2), Garfield (1), Kay (1), LeFlore (1), Muskogee
(1), Custer (1), Kiowa (1), and Noble (1).
One death was reported prior to September 1, 2009.
Oklahoma reports 6 deaths in Week 45 - total 34
Source: http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
Influenza-Associated Mortality Surveillance
? Six influenza-associated deaths were reported
during the current reporting week resulting in a total
of 33 since surveillance began September 1, 2009;
o Reported deaths have been among individuals in
the following age groups: 9 were children less
than 19 years of age; 11 were adults 25- 49
years of age; 8 were adults 50-64 years of age;
and 5 were 65 years and older;
o 23 (70%) of 33 influenza-associated deaths had
documented history of at least one underlying
medical condition that may have increased their
risk of influenza complications, including asthma
and other respiratory conditions, diabetes,
obesity, or an immunocompromising condition.
o County of residence: Oklahoma (10), Tulsa (8),
Carter (2), Cleveland (3), Canadian (1), Comanche
(2), Garfield (1), Kay (1), LeFlore (1), Muskogee
(1), Custer (1), Kiowa (1), and Noble (1).
One death was reported prior to September 1, 2009.
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Oklahoma Week 51 No new deaths (40 total)
Oklahoma Week 51 No new deaths (40 total)
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Oklahoma swine flu death toll reaches 38
By KIM ARCHER World Staff Writer
Last Modified: 11/25/2009 10:26 AM
Four more Oklahomans died from the swine flu, bringing the total deaths to 38 from the novel virus in the state, according to a state health report released Wednesday.
Two of the reported deaths were in Tulsa County, the report said.
Hospitalizations last week fell to 31 from 46 the previous week, a month-long trend that may signal a slowdown in the spread of the swine flu virus, officials said.
Of the recently reported deaths, two were adults ages 50 to 64 and two were 65 or older, the report shows.
State officials recently opened vaccination clinics to all who want to be vaccinated against the H1N1 virus. The next clinic in Tulsa County will be held 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 3 at Tulsa Community College's west campus, 7505 W. 41st St.
By KIM ARCHER World Staff Writer
Oklahoma Week 51 No new deaths (40 total)
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Oklahoma swine flu death toll reaches 38
By KIM ARCHER World Staff Writer
Last Modified: 11/25/2009 10:26 AM
Four more Oklahomans died from the swine flu, bringing the total deaths to 38 from the novel virus in the state, according to a state health report released Wednesday.
Two of the reported deaths were in Tulsa County, the report said.
Hospitalizations last week fell to 31 from 46 the previous week, a month-long trend that may signal a slowdown in the spread of the swine flu virus, officials said.
Of the recently reported deaths, two were adults ages 50 to 64 and two were 65 or older, the report shows.
State officials recently opened vaccination clinics to all who want to be vaccinated against the H1N1 virus. The next clinic in Tulsa County will be held 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 3 at Tulsa Community College's west campus, 7505 W. 41st St.
By KIM ARCHER World Staff Writer
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Re: Oklahoma swine flu death toll reaches 38
Re: Oklahoma swine flu death toll reaches 38
Source: http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
Influenza-Associated Mortality Surveillance
Four new influenza-associated deaths are reported; three are laboratory-confirmed as 2009 H1N1 infections and one as influenza type A (not
subtyped). Of the 37 total influenza-associated deaths reported since September 1:
Re: Oklahoma swine flu death toll reaches 38
Source: http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
Influenza-Associated Mortality Surveillance
Four new influenza-associated deaths are reported; three are laboratory-confirmed as 2009 H1N1 infections and one as influenza type A (not
subtyped). Of the 37 total influenza-associated deaths reported since September 1:
- Nine were children less than 19 years of age; 11
were adults 25-49 years of age; 10 were 50-
64 years of age; and 7 were 65 years and older;
- 23 (62%) had a documented history of at least
one underlying medical condition that may
have increased their risk of influenza
complications, including asthma and other
respiratory conditions, diabetes, obesity, or an
immunocompromising condition.
- By county of residence: Oklahoma (11), Tulsa
(10), Cleveland (3), Carter (2), Comanche (2),
Garfield (2), Canadian (1), Kay (1), LeFlore (1),
Muskogee (1), Custer (1), Kiowa (1), and Noble (1).
Missouriwatcher
Editor, Senior Moderator
Re: Oklahoma Week 48
Re: Oklahoma Week 48
Report for Week Ending December 5, 2009
? 3% of outpatient visits statewide met the criteria for influenza-like illness1 (ILI) for the current reporting week, which is similar to the 4% reported during week ending November 28.
? Oklahoma?s ILI activity level was classified as ?regional? since only two regions (SW and Tulsa) remained above the 4.1% baseline.
? The proportion of patients meeting the criteria for ILI was evenly distributed across several age groups, including children less than 5 years of age (33%), persons 5-24 years of age (25%) and adults 25-49 years of age (29%).
? 7 (24%) of 29 respiratory specimens tested at the OSDH Public Health Laboratory were positive for swine-origin influenza A (H1N1).
36 influenza-associated deaths were reported since surveillance began September 1, 2009.
o Reported deaths have been among individuals in
the following age groups: 9 were children less
than 19 years of age; 11 were adults 25- 49 years
of age; 9 were adults 50-64 years of age; and 7
were 65 years and older.
o 23 (62%) of 36 influenza-associated deaths had
documented history of at least one underlying
medical condition that may have increased their
risk of influenza complications, including asthma
and other respiratory conditions, diabetes,
obesity, or an other immunocompromising
condition.
o County of residence: Oklahoma (10), Tulsa (10),
Cleveland (3), Garfield (3), Carter (2),
Comanche (2), Canadian (1), Custer (1),
Kay (1), LeFlore (1), Muskogee (1), and Noble (1)
http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
Re: Oklahoma Week 48
Report for Week Ending December 5, 2009
? 3% of outpatient visits statewide met the criteria for influenza-like illness1 (ILI) for the current reporting week, which is similar to the 4% reported during week ending November 28.
? Oklahoma?s ILI activity level was classified as ?regional? since only two regions (SW and Tulsa) remained above the 4.1% baseline.
? The proportion of patients meeting the criteria for ILI was evenly distributed across several age groups, including children less than 5 years of age (33%), persons 5-24 years of age (25%) and adults 25-49 years of age (29%).
? 7 (24%) of 29 respiratory specimens tested at the OSDH Public Health Laboratory were positive for swine-origin influenza A (H1N1).
36 influenza-associated deaths were reported since surveillance began September 1, 2009.
o Reported deaths have been among individuals in
the following age groups: 9 were children less
than 19 years of age; 11 were adults 25- 49 years
of age; 9 were adults 50-64 years of age; and 7
were 65 years and older.
o 23 (62%) of 36 influenza-associated deaths had
documented history of at least one underlying
medical condition that may have increased their
risk of influenza complications, including asthma
and other respiratory conditions, diabetes,
obesity, or an other immunocompromising
condition.
o County of residence: Oklahoma (10), Tulsa (10),
Cleveland (3), Garfield (3), Carter (2),
Comanche (2), Canadian (1), Custer (1),
Kay (1), LeFlore (1), Muskogee (1), and Noble (1)
http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
Missouriwatcher
Editor, Senior Moderator
Re: Oklahoma Week 49
Re: Oklahoma Week 49
Report for Week Ending December 12, 2009
? 2% of outpatient visits statewide met the criteria for influenza-like illness1 (ILI) for the current reporting week, which is a decrease from 3% reported during week ending December 5.
? Oklahoma?s ILI activity level was classified as ?local? as there was an increase in ILI activity in the Oklahoma County region.
? The proportion of patients meeting the criteria for ILI was highest in adults 25-49 years of age (38%).
? 4 (12%) of 35 respiratory specimens tested at the OSDH Public Health Laboratory (PHL) were positive for swine-origin influenza A (H1N1).
Influenza-Associated Mortality Surveillance
? 39 influenza-associated deaths were reported since surveillance began September 1, 2009
Reported deaths have been among individuals
in the following age groups: 9 were children
less than 19 years of age; 12 were adults 25-49
years of age; 10 were adults 50-64 years of age;
and 8 were 65 years and older.
26 (67%) of 39 influenza-associated deaths
had documented history of at least one
underlying medical condition that may have
increased their risk of influenza complications,
including asthma and other respiratory
conditions, diabetes, obesity, or another
immunocompromising condition.
Cases were residents of Oklahoma (10), Tulsa
(10), Cleveland (3), Garfield (3), Carter (2),
Comanche (2), Kay (2), Canadian (1), Cherokee
(1), Custer (1), Le Flore (1), Muskogee (1), Noble
(1), Rogers (1).
http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
Re: Oklahoma Week 49
Report for Week Ending December 12, 2009
? 2% of outpatient visits statewide met the criteria for influenza-like illness1 (ILI) for the current reporting week, which is a decrease from 3% reported during week ending December 5.
? Oklahoma?s ILI activity level was classified as ?local? as there was an increase in ILI activity in the Oklahoma County region.
? The proportion of patients meeting the criteria for ILI was highest in adults 25-49 years of age (38%).
? 4 (12%) of 35 respiratory specimens tested at the OSDH Public Health Laboratory (PHL) were positive for swine-origin influenza A (H1N1).
Influenza-Associated Mortality Surveillance
? 39 influenza-associated deaths were reported since surveillance began September 1, 2009
Reported deaths have been among individuals
in the following age groups: 9 were children
less than 19 years of age; 12 were adults 25-49
years of age; 10 were adults 50-64 years of age;
and 8 were 65 years and older.
26 (67%) of 39 influenza-associated deaths
had documented history of at least one
underlying medical condition that may have
increased their risk of influenza complications,
including asthma and other respiratory
conditions, diabetes, obesity, or another
immunocompromising condition.
Cases were residents of Oklahoma (10), Tulsa
(10), Cleveland (3), Garfield (3), Carter (2),
Comanche (2), Kay (2), Canadian (1), Cherokee
(1), Custer (1), Le Flore (1), Muskogee (1), Noble
(1), Rogers (1).
http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
Missouriwatcher
Editor, Senior Moderator
Re: Oklahoma Week 50
Re: Oklahoma Week 50
Week 50:
"Statewide ILI activity has been below the 4.1% baseline since the week ending November 28 reporting period.
? Oklahoma?s ILI activity level was classified as ?Local? as there was an increase in ILI activity in the Southwest region.
? The proportion of patients meeting the criteria for ILI was highest in children under five years of age (41%)
? 5 (26%) of 19 respiratory specimens tested at the OSDH PHL were positive for swine-origin influenza A (H1N1).
Influenza Hospitalization Surveillance
September 1 - December 19, 2009
? 1017 reported cases of influenza-associated hospitalizations.
? 553 (54%) of the 1017 hospitalizations were patients under 19 years of age.
? 65 (6%) of those hospitalized were pregnant women.
? 142 patients have been admitted to the ICU, of which 39 (27%) patients were under 19 years of age.
Influenza-Associated Mortality Surveillance
? 39 influenza-associated deaths were reported since surveillance began September 1, 2009; no influenza-associated deaths were reported during week ending December 19."
http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
Re: Oklahoma Week 50
Week 50:
"Statewide ILI activity has been below the 4.1% baseline since the week ending November 28 reporting period.
? Oklahoma?s ILI activity level was classified as ?Local? as there was an increase in ILI activity in the Southwest region.
? The proportion of patients meeting the criteria for ILI was highest in children under five years of age (41%)
? 5 (26%) of 19 respiratory specimens tested at the OSDH PHL were positive for swine-origin influenza A (H1N1).
Influenza Hospitalization Surveillance
September 1 - December 19, 2009
? 1017 reported cases of influenza-associated hospitalizations.
? 553 (54%) of the 1017 hospitalizations were patients under 19 years of age.
? 65 (6%) of those hospitalized were pregnant women.
? 142 patients have been admitted to the ICU, of which 39 (27%) patients were under 19 years of age.
Influenza-Associated Mortality Surveillance
? 39 influenza-associated deaths were reported since surveillance began September 1, 2009; no influenza-associated deaths were reported during week ending December 19."
http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
Missouriwatcher
Editor, Senior Moderator
Re: Oklahoma Week 51
Re: Oklahoma Week 51
Week 51:
"Report for Week Ending December 26, 2009
• 2.1% of outpatient visits statewide met the criteria for influenza-like illness1 (ILI) for the current reporting week, which is similar to 2% reported during week ending December 19.
• The proportion of patients meeting the criteria for ILI was highest in children under five years of age (49%).
• 4 (11%) of 38 respiratory specimens tested at the OSDH PHL were positive for swine-origin influenza A (H1N1).
Influenza Hospitalization Surveillance
September 1 - December 26, 2009
• 1021 reported cases of influenza-associated hospitalizations.
• 554 (54%) of the 1021 hospitalizations were patients under 19 years of age.
• 64 (6%) of those hospitalized were pregnant women.
• 141 patients have been admitted to the ICU, of which 39 (28%) patients were under 19 years of age.
Influenza-Associated Mortality Surveillance
• 39 influenza-associated deaths were reported since surveillance began September 1, 2009.
• No influenza-associated deaths were reported during week ending December 26th.
o Reported deaths have been among individuals in
the following age groups: 9 were children less
than 19 years of age; 12 were adults 25-49 years
of age; 10 were adults 50-64 years of age; and 8
were 65 years and older.
o 29 (74%) of 39 influenza-associated deaths had
documented history of at least one underlying
medical condition that may have increased their
risk of influenza complications, including asthma
and other respiratory conditions, diabetes,
obesity, or another immunocompromising
condition."
http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
"Forty Oklahomans, including nine children, have died from the H1N1 virus since it emerged in the U.S. in April, the report shows.
Of the deaths, 13 were among adults ages 25 to 49; 10 were ages 50 to 64; and eight were 65 or older, the report says.
Twenty-seven of the 40 who died had a documented history of at least one underlying condition that might have put them at higher risk of complications from the new virus.
Those conditions included asthma or other respiratory diseases, diabetes, obesity or an immune system-compromising condition."
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Re: Oklahoma Week 51
Week 51:
"Report for Week Ending December 26, 2009
• 2.1% of outpatient visits statewide met the criteria for influenza-like illness1 (ILI) for the current reporting week, which is similar to 2% reported during week ending December 19.
• The proportion of patients meeting the criteria for ILI was highest in children under five years of age (49%).
• 4 (11%) of 38 respiratory specimens tested at the OSDH PHL were positive for swine-origin influenza A (H1N1).
Influenza Hospitalization Surveillance
September 1 - December 26, 2009
• 1021 reported cases of influenza-associated hospitalizations.
• 554 (54%) of the 1021 hospitalizations were patients under 19 years of age.
• 64 (6%) of those hospitalized were pregnant women.
• 141 patients have been admitted to the ICU, of which 39 (28%) patients were under 19 years of age.
Influenza-Associated Mortality Surveillance
• 39 influenza-associated deaths were reported since surveillance began September 1, 2009.
• No influenza-associated deaths were reported during week ending December 26th.
o Reported deaths have been among individuals in
the following age groups: 9 were children less
than 19 years of age; 12 were adults 25-49 years
of age; 10 were adults 50-64 years of age; and 8
were 65 years and older.
o 29 (74%) of 39 influenza-associated deaths had
documented history of at least one underlying
medical condition that may have increased their
risk of influenza complications, including asthma
and other respiratory conditions, diabetes,
obesity, or another immunocompromising
condition."
http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
"Forty Oklahomans, including nine children, have died from the H1N1 virus since it emerged in the U.S. in April, the report shows.
Of the deaths, 13 were among adults ages 25 to 49; 10 were ages 50 to 64; and eight were 65 or older, the report says.
Twenty-seven of the 40 who died had a documented history of at least one underlying condition that might have put them at higher risk of complications from the new virus.
Those conditions included asthma or other respiratory diseases, diabetes, obesity or an immune system-compromising condition."
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Missouriwatcher
Editor, Senior Moderator
Re: Oklahoma - Week 3
Re: Oklahoma - Week 3
Week 3:
ILI: 2.0%
Since Sept01, the race-specific incidence rate per 100,000 population of influenza-associated hospitalizations was highest for African Americans (54) and Native Americans (37) compared to persons who reported their race as White (24) and Asian (8).
40 influenza-associated deaths were reported since surveillance began September 1, 2009; no new reports during January 17-23.
http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
Re: Oklahoma - Week 3
Week 3:
ILI: 2.0%
Since Sept01, the race-specific incidence rate per 100,000 population of influenza-associated hospitalizations was highest for African Americans (54) and Native Americans (37) compared to persons who reported their race as White (24) and Asian (8).
40 influenza-associated deaths were reported since surveillance began September 1, 2009; no new reports during January 17-23.
http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
Missouriwatcher
Editor, Senior Moderator
Re: Oklahoma - Week 5 (40 total deaths for season)
Re: Oklahoma - Week 5 (40 total deaths for season)
Week 5:
No new deaths; total 40 since Sept.1, 2009
7 new hospitalizations
ILI: 2.1% (The proportion of outpatient visits due to ILI reached the 4.1% baseline in the NW region during week ending January 30.)
38.9% of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) tests performed by sentinel laboratories were positive for this reporting period which is similar to 38.6%in week ending Jan 30.
http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
Re: Oklahoma - Week 5 (40 total deaths for season)
Week 5:
No new deaths; total 40 since Sept.1, 2009
7 new hospitalizations
ILI: 2.1% (The proportion of outpatient visits due to ILI reached the 4.1% baseline in the NW region during week ending January 30.)
38.9% of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) tests performed by sentinel laboratories were positive for this reporting period which is similar to 38.6%in week ending Jan 30.
http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
Missouriwatcher
Editor, Senior Moderator
Re: Oklahoma - Week 6: No new deaths (40 total for season)
Re: Oklahoma - Week 6: No new deaths (40 total for season)
Week 6:
2.0% of outpatient visits statewide met the criteria for influenza-like illness1 (ILI) for the current reporting week.
The proportion of outpatient visits due to ILI has remained low at approximately 2% since week ending December 5, 2009; winter ILI observations have stayed well below the peak of 2009 H1N1 influenza activity (18.3% outpatient ILI) that occurred during week ending October 17.
(8%) of the 25 respiratory specimens tested at the OSDH Public Health Laboratory (PHL) were positive for swine-origin influenza A (H1N1)
http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html
Re: Oklahoma - Week 6: No new deaths (40 total for season)
Week 6:
2.0% of outpatient visits statewide met the criteria for influenza-like illness1 (ILI) for the current reporting week.
The proportion of outpatient visits due to ILI has remained low at approximately 2% since week ending December 5, 2009; winter ILI observations have stayed well below the peak of 2009 H1N1 influenza activity (18.3% outpatient ILI) that occurred during week ending October 17.
(8%) of the 25 respiratory specimens tested at the OSDH Public Health Laboratory (PHL) were positive for swine-origin influenza A (H1N1)
http://www.ok.gov/health/Disease,_P...Flu_Updates_and_Alerts/OK_Flu_View/index.html