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Texas Influenza 2019-20; 37 fatalities, 15 pediatric

9 flu-related deaths confirmed in Dallas County, health officials say
Flu season typically peaks around January or February and could last as late as May, health officials say.
Author: Jozelyn Escobedo (WFAA)
Published: 5:49 PM CST January 15, 2020
Updated: 5:49 PM CST January 15, 2020
DALLAS — Nine adults have died in Dallas County during the 2019-2020 flu season, according to the Dallas County Department of Health and Human Services.

In addition to the nine adult victims, confirmation is pending from the medical examiner’s office on four possible influenza-deaths, DCCHS said.

Two of those victims are children, according to health department officials.
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https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/h...unty/287-8f2a3263-082a-44c0-840d-9a2ca110135e
 
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One thousand one hundred twenty-six P&I deaths have been reported in Texas during the 2019-2020 influenza season.
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One influenza-associated pediatric death was reported during week 02.
The death was reported for a 1-year-old resident of HSR 2/3 with underlying conditions. A specimen collected from the child was positive for influenza B by PCR. The child’s vaccination status for the current season is unknown.
Nine influenza-associated pediatric mortalities have been reported in Texas during the 2019-2020 influenza season. Cases of influenza-associated pediatric mortality (children <18 years of age) are reportable year-round by law in Texas.
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https://www.dshs.texas.gov/IDCU/disease/influenza/surveillance/2020/20Wk02Jan17.pdf
 
Dallas Co. Health Officials Confirm 16-Year-Old Is 10th to Die From Flu-Related Complications
Teresa "Reese" Termulo died Jan. 10
Published at 8:23 pm on January 17, 2020

A student at Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas died from complications from the flu this past weekend, bringing the total number of influenza-related deaths in North Texas to seven this year.

Dallas County health officials confirmed Friday a 16-year-old Bishop Lynch High School student died from flu-related complications.

Teresa "Reese" Termulo died Jan. 10 and was the 10th person to die from flu-related symptoms in the 2019-20 season, according to Dallas County Health and Human Services.
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https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/...o-die-from-flu-related-complications/2294415/
 
Crosby woman dies from flu after trip to Israel, family says


Monday, January 20, 2020 7:26PM
CROSBY, Texas (KTRK) -- The family of a 21-year-old Crosby woman is distraught after they say the seemingly healthy traveler died of the flu after a trip to Israel.

According to a friend's Facebook post, Yael Elizabeth Good was taken to an emergency room on Jan. 6 with flu symptoms and was later transferred to an ICU. Good suffered a heart attack the next day, according to the friend, and died after her organs failed during surgery.
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https://abc13.com/5865639/
 
Three SA children have died from the flu this season, according to Metro Health report
Two of those pediatric deaths were reported in early January. Influenza remains at widespread levels locally and across Texas.
Author: David Lynch (KENS 5)
Published: 4:13 PM CST January 21, 2020
Updated: 4:24 PM CST January 21, 2020
SAN ANTONIO — As influenza season rages on across most of the country, City of San Antonio officials say two local children died from the flu in early January.

Three pediatric deaths have been reported in total for the season, dating back to late September. The data from Metro Health is in regard to flu activity up to Jan. 11, and is the latest available report.
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https://www.kens5.com/article/life/...port/273-2a732dbe-d937-4180-aa0c-9d887480cf2a
 
Dallas County Health Confirms 11th Flu-Related Death of 2019-2020 Season
Published 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago

Dallas County health officials confirmed Wednesday a 34-year-old person died after contracting the flu. As per usual, identifying information was not released about the patient though county officials did say the person did not have any underlying medical conditions.
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https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/...lu-related-death-of-2019-2020-season/2296524/
 
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One thousand seven hundred fourty-eight P&I deaths have been reported in Texas during the 2019-2020 influenza season.
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Four influenza-associated pediatric death was reported during week 03.
The first death was reported for a 16-year-old resident of HSR 2/3 with no underlying conditions. A specimen collected from the child was positive for influenza B by PCR. The child was not vaccinated for the current season.
The second death was reported for a 6-year-old resident of HSR 6/5S with underlying conditions. A specimen collected from the child was positive for influenza A(H1N1) by PCR. The child was not vaccinated for the current season.
The third death was reported for a 7-year-old resident of HSR 8 with underlying conditions. A specimen collected from the child was positive for influenza A(H1N1) by PCR. The child was not vaccinated for the current season.
The fourth death was reported for a 17-year-old resident of HSR 8 with underlying conditions. A specimen collected from the child was positive for influenza B by rapid antigen test. The child was not vaccinated for the current season.
Thirteen influenza-associated pediatric mortalities have been reported in Texas during the 2019-2020 influenza season. Cases of influenza-associated pediatric mortality (children <18 years of age) are reportable year-round by law in Texas.
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https://www.dshs.texas.gov/IDCU/disease/influenza/surveillance/2020/20Wk03Jan24.pdf
 
Flu still hitting Central Texas, Travis County sees second death
Monday Austin Public Health tweeted that another person died in Travis County after catching the flu. This makes two deaths.
Author: Daranesha Herron (KVUE)
Published: 7:03 PM CST January 27, 2020
Updated: 11:41 AM CST January 28, 2020
AUSTIN, Texas — On Monday, Austin Public Health tweeted that another person in Travis County died because of flu-related illnesses, which makes two deaths this season.
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https://www.kvue.com/article/news/l...exas/269-ea9411a2-877a-4737-ab72-d05842407890
 
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Two thousand six hundred fifty P&I deaths have been reported in Texas during the 2019-2020 influenza season.
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Two influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported during week 04.
The first death was reported for a 16-year-old resident of HSR 2/3 with underlying conditions. The child tested influenza B positive by PCR and was vaccinated for the current season.
The second death was reported for a 10-year-old resident of HSR 2/3 with no underlying conditions. The child tested influenza B positive by PCR and it is unknown if they were vaccinated for the current season.
Fifteen influenza-associated pediatric mortalities have been reported in Texas during the 2019-2020 influenza season. Cases of influenza-associated pediatric mortality (children <18 years of age) are reportable year-round by law in Texas.
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https://www.dshs.texas.gov/IDCU/disease/influenza/surveillance/2020/20Wk04Jan31.pdf
 
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Texas Single Father Of Child With Special Needs Dies Of Flu Complications
POSTED 3:04 PM, FEBRUARY 5, 2020, BY TEGNA

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — Charlie Ewalt's family said the single father died of complications from the flu on Sunday night.

He got the A strain of the flu in mid-January. On Jan. 16, his brother, Tim Ewalt, found Charlie incoherent in bed and called 911. Charlie was taken to Medical City North Richland Hills, but later was transported to the Plano location for more intensive care.

The family said it was one thing after another. The flu led to pneumonia, then Charlie sustained lung and brain damage. He was taken off life support after more than two weeks.
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https://5newsonline.com/2020/02/05/...with-special-needs-dies-of-flu-complications/
 
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Two thousand six hundred fifty P&I deaths have been reported in Texas during the 2019-2020 influenza season.

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No influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported during week 05.
Fifteen influenza-associated pediatric mortalities have been reported in Texas during the 2019-2020 influenza season. Cases of influenza-associated pediatric mortality (children <18 years of age) are reportable year-round by law in Texas.



https://www.dshs.texas.gov/IDCU/disease/influenza/surveillance/2020/20Wk05Feb07.pdf
 
Dallas County Reports 16th Flu-Related Death Of Season
February 7, 2020 at 7:50 pmFiled Under:cdc, Dallas County, dallas county health and human services, DCHHS, DFW News, Flu Death, Flu Season, flu shot, flu-related death

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Dallas County Health and Human Services reported the 16th flu-related death in Dallas County for the 2019-2020 season on Friday evening.

The patient was 62 years old with underlying medical conditions and lived in Dallas.

In addition to the 16 confirmed flu-related deaths, here are two possible influenza-associated pediatric deaths that are pending the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office determination of cause of death.
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https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2020/02/07/dallas-county-flu-death-2/
 
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Two thousand six hundred fifty P&I deaths have been reported in Texas during the 2019-2020 influenza season.
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No influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported during week 06.
Fifteen influenza-associated pediatric mortalities have been reported in Texas during the 2019-2020 influenza season. Cases of influenza-associated pediatric mortality (children <18 years of age) are reportable year-round by law in Texas.
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https://www.dshs.texas.gov/IDCU/disease/influenza/surveillance/2020/20Wk06Feb14.pdf
 
17th flu-related death confirmed in Dallas County, health officials say
To date, 16 adults and 1 pediatric patient have died from the illness during the 2019-2020 season.
Author: WFAA Staff
Published: 4:53 PM CST February 14, 2020
Updated: 4:53 PM CST February 14, 2020
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The latest patient was a 54-year-old Dallas County resident, who had underlying medical conditions, according to health officials.
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https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/h...-say/287-03c3b051-a8f0-4d6f-bbcd-b5e8b8723787
 
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Two thousand six hundred fifty P&I deaths have been reported in Texas during the 2019-2020 influenza season.
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No influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported during week 07.
Fifteen influenza-associated pediatric mortalities have been reported in Texas during the 2019-2020 influenza season. Cases of influenza-associated pediatric mortality (children <18 years of age) are reportable year-round by law in Texas.
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https://www.dshs.texas.gov/IDCU/disease/influenza/surveillance/2020/20Wk07Feb21.pdf
 
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Two thousand six hundred fifty P&I deaths have been reported in Texas during the 2019-2020 influenza season.
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No influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported during week 08.
Fifteen influenza-associated pediatric mortalities have been reported in Texas during the 2019-2020 influenza season. Cases of influenza-associated pediatric mortality (children <18 years of age) are reportable year-round by law in Texas.
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https://www.dshs.texas.gov/IDCU/disease/influenza/surveillance/2020/20Wk08Feb28.pdf
 
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Two thousand six hundred fifty P&I deaths have been reported in Texas during the 2019-2020 influenza season
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No influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported during week 09.
Fifteen influenza-associated pediatric mortalities have been reported in Texas during the 2019-2020 influenza season. Cases of influenza-associated pediatric mortality (children <18 years of age) are reportable year-round by law in Texas.
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https://www.dshs.texas.gov/IDCU/disease/influenza/surveillance/2020/20Wk09Mar06.pdf
 
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