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South Carolina: 2009-2010 Flu Season

Re: South Carolina - Week 12 One new death (46 total)

Re: South Carolina - Week 12 One new death (46 total)

Week 12: Regional

One new death; total 46
13 Hospitalizations
ILI: Below baseline in the Upstate (.62%), Midlands(.70%) and along the Coast (1.23%). Despite slight county and regional increases, the overall state ILI percentage decreased. The state ILI is .79%. These data reflect reports from 23 (31.9%) providers. (decreasing)

Percent positive: 26% (same as last week)
http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/docs/201012SCFluWatch.pdf
 
Re: South Carolina - Week 13 No new death (46 total)

Re: South Carolina - Week 13 No new death (46 total)

Week 13: Regional

ILI Activity Status (HHS Region 4 ILI baseline is 2.0%*): Below baseline in the Upstate (.41%) and Midlands (.70%). Above baseline along the Coast (2.29%). The state ILI percentage increased to 1.03%.
Positive specimens: 26%
Hospitalizations: 9 (Since September 1, 2009, 1,078 laboratory confirmed hospitalizations have been reported.)
http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/docs/201013SCFluWatch.pdf
 
Re: South Carolina - Week 14 one new death (47 total)

Re: South Carolina - Week 14 one new death (47 total)

Source: http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/docs/201014SCFluWatch.pdf

Highlights:

Influenza Activity Level: Sporadic

ILI Activity Status (HHS Region 4 ILI baseline is 2.0%*): Below baseline in the Upstate (.31%), Midlands (.51%) and along the Coast (.84%). The state ILI percentage decreased to .50%. These data reflect reports from 24 (33.3%) providers.

SC Viral Isolate and RT-PCR Activity: During the past MMWR (14) week, 11 positive specimens were reported. Since October 4, 2009, 592 specimens tested by our Bureau of Labs (BOL) have been positive for influenza. A total of 356 positive specimens have been reported by other labs. So far this season, all subtyped influenza A viruses have been 2009 H1N1. One influenza B has been identified this season.

Positive Rapid Flu Test Activity: There were 97 positive tests reported.

Hospitalizations: 3 hospitalizations were reported. Since September 1, 2009, 1,081 laboratory confirmed hospitalizations have been reported.

Deaths: 1 death was reported during MMWR week 14. Since September 1, 2009, 46 deaths have been reported.
 
Re: South Carolina - Week 15- 3 new deaths (49 total)

Re: South Carolina - Week 15- 3 new deaths (49 total)

Week 15: Local

3 deaths were reported during MMWR week 15. Since September 1, 2009, 48 deaths have been reported. (1 prior to Sept); total 49 NOTE: I believe the one counted last week is reported here. If wrong, than total should be 50.

During the past MMWR (15) week, 3 positive specimens were reported.
3 hospitalizations were reported
.67% of patient visits to SC ILNet providers were due to ILI. The state ILI increased slightly, but remains well below the regional (2.0%) and national (2.3%) baselines. This ILI percentage compares to .35% this time last year.
http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/docs/201015SCFluWatch.pdf
 
Re: South Carolina - Week 16- No new deaths (49 total)

Re: South Carolina - Week 16- No new deaths (49 total)

Week 16: Local

No new deaths; total 49 (1 prior to Sept; 48 current season)
2 hospitalizations were reported. Since September 1, 2009, 1,086 laboratory confirmed hospitalizations have been reported.

During the past MMWR (16) week, 1 positive specimen was reported.

ILI: Below baseline in the Upstate (.07%), Midlands (.24%) and along the Coast (1.92%). The state ILI percentage decreased to .50%. These data reflect reports from 21 (30.0%) providers.
http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/flu.htm
 
Re: South Carolina - Week 17- No new deaths (48 total)

Re: South Carolina - Week 17- No new deaths (48 total)

Week 17: Local

3 new hospitalizations; total 1,089 NOTE: In report, only 48 total deaths since May.
The state ILI percentage increased slightly to .68%.

During the past MMWR (17) week, 1 positive specimen was reported. Since October 4, 2009, 544 specimens tested by our Bureau of Labs (BOL) have been positive for influenza. A total of 359 positive specimens have been reported by other labs. So far this season, all subtyped influenza A viruses have been 2009 H1N1. One influenza B has been identified this season.
http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/docs/201017SCFluWatch.pdf
 
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Re: South Carolina - Week 19- No new deaths (48 total)

Re: South Carolina - Week 19- No new deaths (48 total)

Week 19: Sporadic

2 hospitalizations were reported
1 positive specimen was reported

ILI: Below baseline in the Upstate (.03%), Midlands (.14%) and along the Coast (1.83%). The state ILI percentage was .52%. These data reflect reports from 24 (33.3%) providers.
http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/docs/201019SCFluWatch.pdf
 
Re: South Carolina: Weeks 22-28 No Activity (1 new death week 24; 49 total)

Re: South Carolina: Weeks 22-28 No Activity (1 new death week 24; 49 total)

The Flu Watch will be published in an abbreviated form until the start of the 2010-2011 (October 3, 2010) season.
Week 22: No Activity http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/docs/201022SCFluWatch_a.pdf

Week 23: No Activity http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/docs/201023SCFluWatch_a.pdf

Week 24: No Activity
One lab confirmed death was reported
http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/docs/201024SCFluWatch_a.pdf

Week 25: No Activity http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/docs/201025SCFluWatch_a.pdf

Week 26: No Activity http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/docs/201026SCFluWatch_a.pdf

Week 27: No Activity http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/docs/201027SCFluWatch_a.pdf

Week 28: No Activity

Increased ILI in two practices; however, county and regional ILI activity remains low. There were no lab confirmed cases reported.

ILI Activity Status (HHS Region 4 ILI baseline is 2.0%*): Below baseline in the Upstate (0%), Midlands (0%) and along the Coast (1.32%). The state ILI percentage was .40%. This compares to .79 % during this time last year.
Note: Fewer ILINet providers report during the summer.

SC Viral Isolate and RT-PCR Activity: During the past MMWR (27) week, there were no positive specimens reported by any lab. Since October 4, 2009, 544 specimens tested by our Bureau of Labs (BOL) have been positive for influenza. A total of 360 positive specimens have been reported by other labs. All subtyped influenza A viruses this season have been 2009 H1N1. One influenza B has been identified this season.

Hospitalizations: No lab confirmed hospitalizations were reported. Since September 1, 2009, 1,093 laboratory confirmed hospitalizations have been reported.
http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/docs/201028SCFluWatch_a.pdf
http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/flu.htm
 
Re: South Carolina: Week 36, 2010 "No Activity"

Re: South Carolina: Week 36, 2010 "No Activity"

Week 35: No Activity

ILI activity increased, with the largest increases observed in two practices.

ILI Activity Status (HHS Region 4 ILI baseline is 2.0%*): Below baseline in the Upstate (.21%) and Midlands (.51%). Above baseline along the Coast (3.67%). The state ILI percentage was .90%. This compares to 6.02% during this time last year.
Note: Fewer ILINet providers report during the summer.

SC Viral Isolate and RT-PCR Activity: During the past MMWR (35) week, no positive specimens were reported. Since October 4, 2009, 549 specimens tested by our Bureau of Labs (BOL) have been positive for influenza. A total of 368 positive specimens have been reported by other labs. All subtyped influenza A viruses this season have been 2009 H1N1. Five influenza B specimens have been identified this season.
Positive Rapid Flu Test Activity: Three positive tests (1 inf A and 2 inf B) were reported.

Hospitalizations: One influenza associated hospitalization was reported.
http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/flu.htm
http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/docs/201035SCFluWatch_a.pdf
 
Re: South Carolina: Week 36, 2010 "Sporadic" One New Death

Re: South Carolina: Week 36, 2010 "Sporadic" One New Death

Week 36: Sporadic
ILI activity increased slightly, with the largest increases observed in two practices.

ILI Activity Status (HHS Region 4 ILI baseline is 2.0%*): Below baseline in the Upstate (.26%) and Midlands (.51%). Above baseline along the Coast (12.87%). The state ILI percentage was .96%. This compares to 5.42% during this time last year.
Note: Fewer ILINet providers report during the summer.

SC Viral Isolate and RT-PCR Activity: During the past MMWR (36) week, no positive cultures or PCRs were reported. Since October 4, 2009, 549 specimens tested by our Bureau of Labs (BOL) have been positive for influenza. A total of 368 positive specimens have been reported by other labs. All subtyped influenza A viruses this season have been 2009 H1N1. Five influenza B specimens have been identified this season.

Positive Rapid Flu Test Activity: Two positive tests (Inf A) were reported.

Hospitalizations: One influenza associated hospitalization was reported. Since September 1, 2009, 1,094 influenza hospitalizations have been reported.

Deaths: One influenza associated death was reported. Since September 1, 2009, 50 influenza associated deaths have been reported.
http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/docs/201036SCFluWatch_a.pdf
http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/flu.htm
 
Re: South Carolina: Week 37, 2010 "Sporadic"

Re: South Carolina: Week 37, 2010 "Sporadic"

Week 37: Sporadic

ILI Activity Status (HHS Region 4 ILI baseline is 2.0%*): Below baseline in the Upstate (.17%), Midlands (.06%) and along the Coast (.67%). The state ILI percentage was .20%. This compares to 5.67% during this time last year.

SC Viral Isolate and RT-PCR Activity: During the past MMWR (37) week, no positive cultures or PCRs were reported. Since October 4, 2009, 549 specimens tested by our Bureau of Labs (BOL) have been positive for influenza. A total of 368 positive specimens have been reported by other labs. All subtyped influenza A viruses this season have been 2009 H1N1. Five influenza B specimens have been identified this season.

Positive Rapid Flu Test Activity: Five positive tests (Inf A) were reported.

Hospitalizations: No influenza associated hospitalizations were reported. Since September 1, 2009, 1,094 influenza hospitalizations have been reported.

Deaths: No influenza associated deaths were reported. Since September 1, 2009, 49 influenza associated deaths have been reported.
http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/docs/201037SCFluWatch_a.pdf
http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/flu.htm
 
Re: South Carolina: Week 39, 2010 "Sporadic"

Re: South Carolina: Week 39, 2010 "Sporadic"

Week 39: Sporadic

ILI activity increased slightly, but remains low. ILI Activity Status (HHS Region 4 ILI baseline is 2.0%*): Below baseline in the Upstate (.37%) and Midlands (.13%). Above baseline along the Coast (3.25%). The state ILI percentage was .68%. This compares to 5.71% during this time last year.
Note: Fewer ILINet providers report during the summer.

During the past MMWR (39) week, no positive cultures or PCRs were reported. Since October 4, 2009, 549 specimens tested by our Bureau of Labs (BOL) have been positive for influenza. A total of 368 positive specimens have been reported by other labs. All subtyped influenza A viruses this season have been 2009 H1N1. Five influenza B specimens have been identified this season.

Positive Rapid Flu Test Activity: Sixteen positive tests (14 Inf A and 1 inf B and 1 A/B) were reported.

Hospitalizations: No influenza associated hospitalizations were reported. Since September 1, 2009, 1,094 influenza hospitalizations have been reported.

Deaths: No influenza associated deaths were reported. Since September 1, 2009, 49 influenza associated deaths have been reported.
http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/docs/201039SCFluWatch_a.pdf
http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/flu.htm
 
Re: South Carolina: 2009-2010 Flu Season End Report

Re: South Carolina: 2009-2010 Flu Season End Report

...The trends observed in SC were similar to those seen nationally. More than 74% of specimens tested by WHO and NREVSS labs were 2009 H1N1. Another 25% were influenza A viruses that were either unsubtyped or unsubtypeable. Less than 0.5% of positive specimens were seasonal H1N1, H3N2, and B...

Sentinel providers reported 318,341 total patient visits. 5,306 of these visits were for ILI. Of these, 1,061 reports were in 0-4 yr olds, 3,048 in 5-24 yr olds, 859 in 25-49 yr olds, 281 in 50-64 yr olds and 57 in individuals older than 64 yrs...

From September 1, 2009 to June 26, 2010, 1,091 lab confirmed influenza hospitalizations were reported. Nearly 22% of these were in children under the age of 5. The number of weekly influenza hospitalizations peaked at 103 during the first week of the season. Figure 9 shows the distribution of hospitalizations and deaths by MMWR week. The 0-4 year old age group had the highest hospitalization rate (78.21), followed by 5-18 year olds (22.49)...

From September 1, 2009 through June 26, 2010, 49 influenza associated deaths were reported. The majority (46.9%) of these were in adults age 50-64 years. Another 26% of deaths occurred in adults age 25-49. The death case rate was highest (2.67) in the 50-64 age group. The 0-4 age group had the second highest case rate (1.65).
http://www.scdhec.gov/health/disease/acute/docs/2009-10InfluenzaSeasonEndReport.pdf
 
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