United Kingdom - 2013-2014 Influenza Surveillance Reports

[Ronan Kelly]

Link to 2012-2013 thread; http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=193522

Link to Public Health England National Influenza Weekly Reports Archive; http://www.hpa.org.uk/Topics/Infect...alData/05influsWeeklyinfluenzareportsarchive/

PHE Weekly National Influenza Report
Summary of UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory illnesses
17 October 2013 ? Week 42 report (up to week 41 data)

Summary
Indicators of influenza activity are at minimal levels suggesting no community transmission at present.
 Overall weekly influenza GP consultation rates across the UK o In week 41 (ending 13 October 2013), overall weekly influenza GP consultations remained low in England (6.8 per 100,000), Wales (5.1 per 100,000), Scotland (6.8 per 100,000) and Northern Ireland (8.4 per 100,000)).
o Through various syndromic indicators, there is nothing of significance to report in week 41 2013.
o Four new acute respiratory outbreaks have been reported in the past seven days in care homes (where tested, one RSV and one rhinovirus).
 Virology
o In week 41 2013, one influenza positive detection was recorded through the DataMart scheme (one A unsubtyped) and no samples were positive through the UK sentinel schemes.
 Disease severity and mortality
o One new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza (one A(H1N1)pdm09) was reported through the USISS mandatory ICU surveillance scheme across the UK (126 Trusts in England) in week 41. No new hospitalised confirmed influenza cases have been reported through the USISS sentinel hospital network across England (24 Trusts).In week 41 2013, no excess all-cause mortality was seen across the UK through the EuroMOMO algorithm. This data is provisional due to the time delay in death registration.
 Vaccination
o Up to week 41 2013 in 68.5% of GP practices reporting weekly to Immform, the provisional proportion of people in England who had received the 2013/14 influenza vaccine in targeted groups was as follows: 8.6% in all 2 year olds, 8.0% in all 3 year olds, 17.2% in under 65 years in a clinical risk group, 13.6% in pregnant women and 30.4% in 65+ year olds.
 International situation
o Influenza activity in the northern hemisphere temperate zones remains at inter-seasonal levels.
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Influenza confirmed hospitalisations
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-In week 41, one new admission to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza infection (one A(H1N1)pdm09) was
reported across the UK (126/163 Trusts in England) through the USISS mandatory ICU scheme (Figures 12 and
13). No new confirmed influenza deaths were reported in week 41 2013. A total of two admissions have been
reported since week 40 2013 (one A(unsubtyped) and one A(H1N1)pdm09).
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[Ronan Kelly]

Re: United Kingdom - 2013-2014 Influenza Surveillance Reports

PHE Weekly National Influenza Report
Summary of UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory illnesses
24 October 2013 ? Week 43 report (up to week 42 data)

Summary
Indicators of influenza activity are at minimal levels suggesting no community transmission at present.

 Overall weekly influenza GP consultation rates across the UK o In week 42 (ending 20 October 2013), overall weekly influenza GP consultations remained low in England (8.1 per 100,000), Wales (4.5 per 100,000), Scotland (7.6 per 100,000) and Northern Ireland (15.6 per 100,000)).
o Through various syndromic indicators, there is nothing of significance to report in week 42 2013.
o Four new acute respiratory outbreaks have been reported in the past seven days in care homes (where tested, one influenza A not sub-typed, one rhinovirus and one parainfluenza).
 Virology
o In week 42 2013, three influenza positive detections were recorded through the DataMart scheme (two B and one A unsubtyped, positivity of 0.5%). No samples were positive through the UK sentinel schemes.
 Disease severity and mortality
o Two new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza B were reported through the USISS mandatory ICU surveillance scheme across the UK (131 Trusts in England) in week 42. No new hospitalised confirmed influenza cases have been reported through the USISS sentinel hospital network across England (24 Trusts).
o In week 42 2013, no excess all-cause mortality was seen across the UK through the EuroMOMO algorithm. This data is provisional due to the time delay in death registration.
 Vaccination
o Up to week 42 2013 in 70.1% of GP practices reporting weekly to Immform, the provisional proportion of people in England who had received the 2013/14 influenza vaccine in targeted groups was as follows: 13.1% in all 2 year olds, 12.0% in all 3 year olds, 24.1% in under 65 years in a clinical risk group, 18.9% in pregnant women and 41.9% in 65+ year olds
 International situation
o Influenza activity in the northern hemisphere temperate zones remains at inter-seasonal levels.
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Influenza confirmed hospitalisations
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-In week 42, two new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza infection (two B) were reported across the
UK (131/163 Trusts in England) through the USISS mandatory ICU scheme (Figures 12 and 13). No new
confirmed influenza deaths were reported in week 42 2013. A total of four admissions have been reported since
week 40 2013 all in 45+ year olds (two B, one A(unsubtyped) and one A(H1N1)pdm09).
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[Ronan Kelly]

Re: United Kingdom - 2013-2014 Influenza Surveillance Reports

PHE Weekly National Influenza Report
Summary of UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory illnesses
31 October 2013 ? Week 44 report (up to week 43 data)

Summary
Indicators of influenza activity are at minimal levels suggesting no community transmission at present.
 Overall weekly influenza GP consultation rates across the UK o In week 43 (ending 27 October 2013), overall weekly influenza GP consultations remained low in England (7.7 per 100,000), Wales (4.7 per 100,000), Scotland (8.4 per 100,000) and Northern Ireland (14.4 per 100,000)).
o Through various syndromic indicators, there is nothing of significance to report in week 43 2013.
o One new acute respiratory outbreak has been reported in the past seven days in a care home (not tested).
 Virology
o In week 43 2013, seven influenza positive detections were recorded through the DataMart scheme (two A(not sub-typed), two flu A(H3), one A(H1N1)pdm09 and two B, positivity of 1.0%). No samples were positive through the UK sentinel schemes.
 Disease severity and mortality
o Three new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza (one A(H1N1)pdm09, one A unknown and one B) were reported through the USISS mandatory ICU surveillance scheme across the UK (134 Trusts in England) in week 43. One new hospitalised confirmed influenza case (one A(H1N1pdm09)) was reported through the USISS sentinel hospital network across England (25 Trusts).
o In week 43 2013, no excess all-cause mortality was seen across the UK through the EuroMOMO algorithm. This data is provisional due to the time delay in death registration.
 Vaccination
o Up to week 43 2013 in 70.0% of GP practices reporting weekly to Immform, the provisional proportion of people in England who had received the 2013/14 influenza vaccine in targeted groups was as follows: 18.1% in all 2 year olds, 16.4% in all 3 year olds, 29.7% in under 65 years in a clinical risk group, 23.2% in pregnant women and 50.4% in 65+ year olds
 International situation
o Although in many European countries influenza-like illness activity started to increase, influenza detections in the northern hemisphere temperate zones remained low.

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-In week 43, three new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza infection (one influenza A(H1N1)pdm09,
one A unknown, and one B) were reported across the UK (134/156 Trusts in England) through the USISS
mandatory ICU scheme (Figures 12 and 13). No new confirmed influenza deaths were reported in week 43 2013.
A total of eight admissions (two A(H1N1)pdm09, three A(unknown) and three B) and no confirmed influenza
deaths have been reported since week 40 2013.
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[Ronan Kelly]

Re: United Kingdom - 2013-2014 Influenza Surveillance Reports

PHE Weekly National Influenza Report
Summary of UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory illnesses
7 November 2013 ? Week 45 report (up to week 44 data)
http://www.hpa.org.uk/webc/HPAwebFile/HPAweb_C/1317140224323

Summary
Indicators of influenza activity are at minimal levels suggesting no community transmission at present.
 Overall weekly influenza GP consultation rates across the UK o In week 44 (ending 3 November 2013), overall weekly influenza GP consultations remained low in England (5.6 per 100,000), Wales (2.2 per 100,000), Scotland (4.7 per 100,000) and Northern Ireland (10.6 per 100,000)).
o Through various syndromic indicators, there is nothing of significance to report in week 44 2013.
o Two new acute respiratory outbreaks have been reported in the past seven days in care homes (one rhinovirus and one not tested).
 Virology
o In week 44 2013, nine influenza positive detections were recorded through the DataMart scheme (five A(H3) and four A(H1N1)pdm09, positivity of 1.4%). No samples were positive through the UK sentinel schemes.
 Disease severity and mortality
o Three new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza (one A unknown and two B) were reported through the USISS mandatory ICU surveillance scheme across the UK (139 Trusts in England) in week 44. Three new hospitalised confirmed influenza case (one A(H1N1pdm09) and two A unknown) were reported through the USISS sentinel hospital network across England (29 Trusts). In week 44 2013, no excess all-cause mortality was seen across the UK through the EuroMOMO algorithm. This data is provisional due to the time delay in death registration.
 Vaccination
o Up to week 44 2013 in 71.6% of GP practices reporting weekly to Immform, the provisional proportion of people in England who had received the 2013/14 influenza vaccine in targeted groups was as follows: 22.6% in all 2 year olds, 20.5% in all 3 year olds, 34.1% in under 65 years in a clinical risk group, 26.5% in pregnant women and 56.0% in 65+ year olds.
 International situation
o Although in many European countries influenza-like illness activity started to increase, influenza detections in the northern hemisphere temperate zones remained low.
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-In week 44, three new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza infection (one A unknown and two B)
were reported across the UK (139/156 Trusts in England) through the USISS mandatory ICU scheme (Figures 8
and 9). No new confirmed influenza deaths were reported in week 44 2013. A total of eleven admissions (two
A(H1N1)pdm09, four A(unknown) and five B) and no confirmed influenza deaths have been reported since week
40 2013.
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[Ronan Kelly]

Re: United Kingdom - 2013-2014 Influenza Surveillance Reports

PHE Weekly National Influenza Report
Summary of UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory illnesses
14 November 2013 ? Week 46 report (up to week 45 data)
http://www.hpa.org.uk/webc/HPAwebFile/HPAweb_C/1317140265597

Summary
Indicators of influenza activity are at minimal levels suggesting no community transmission at present.
 Overall weekly influenza GP consultation rates across the UK o In week 45 (ending 10 November 2013), overall weekly influenza GP consultations remained low in England (4.2 per 100,000), Wales (2.9 per 100,000), Scotland (10.8 per 100,000) and Northern Ireland (13.2 per 100,000)).
o In week 44 there have been national increases in bronchitis/bronchiolitis and acute respiratory infection emergency department attendances, particularly in children aged <5 years old. This is consistent with increasing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity.One new acute respiratory outbreak has been reported in the past seven days in a care home (not tested).
 Flusurvey, an online flu surveillance system, has been launched for 2013/14. For further information and to register, please see the website.
 Virology
o In week 45 2013, ten influenza positive detections were recorded through the DataMart scheme (six A(H1N1)pdm09, two A(not subtyped) and two B, positivity of 1.4%, a similar value to week 44). One sample was positive for influenza (one A(H1N1)pdm09) through the UK sentinel schemes.
 Disease severity and mortality
o One new admission to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza (one B) was reported through the USISS mandatory ICU surveillance scheme across the UK (142 Trusts in England) in week 45. One new hospitalised confirmed influenza case (one B) was reported through the USISS sentinel hospital network across England (28 Trusts).
o In week 45 2013, no excess all-cause mortality was seen across the UK through the EuroMOMO algorithm. This data is provisional due to the time delay in death registration.
 Vaccination
o Up to week 45 2013 in 74.4% of GP practices reporting weekly to Immform, the provisional proportion of people in England who had received the 2013/14 influenza vaccine in targeted groups was as follows: 27.1% in all 2 year olds, 24.4% in all 3 year olds, 37.9% in under 65 years in a clinical risk group, 29.5% in all pregnant women and 60.8% in 65+ year olds
 International situation
o Although in many European countries influenza-like illness activity started to increase, influenza detections in the northern hemisphere temperate zones remained low.
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-In week 45, one new admission to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza infection (one B) was reported across the
UK (142/156 Trusts in England) through the USISS mandatory ICU scheme (Figures 8 and 9). No new confirmed
influenza deaths were reported in week 45 2013. A total of twelve admissions (two A(H1N1)pdm09, four
A(unknown) and six B) and no confirmed influenza deaths have been reported since week 40 2013.
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[Ronan Kelly]

Re: United Kingdom - 2013-2014 Influenza Surveillance Reports

PHE Weekly National Influenza Report
Summary of UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory illnesses
21 November 2013 ? Week 47 report (up to week 46 data)
http://www.hpa.org.uk/webc/HPAwebFile/HPAweb_C/1317140331545

Summary
Indicators of influenza activity are at minimal levels suggesting no community transmission at present, though RSV is currently circulating.

 Overall weekly influenza GP consultation rates across the UK o In week 46 (ending 17 November 2013), overall weekly influenza GP consultations remained low in England (7.5 per 100,000), Wales (3.5 per 100,000), Scotland (8.2 per 100,000) and Northern Ireland (14.4 per 100,000)).
o In week 46 there have been national increases in acute respiratory infection syndromic indicators, particularly in children, in line with seasonal expectations. This is consistent with increasing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity.
o One new acute respiratory outbreak has been reported in the past seven days in a care home (not tested).
 Flusurvey, an online flu surveillance system, has been launched for 2013/14. For further information and to register, please see the website.
 Virology
o In week 46 2013, four influenza positive detections were recorded through the DataMart scheme (one A(H1N1)pdm09, two A(H3) and one A(not subtyped), positivity of 0.6% compared to 1.4% in week 45)
o No samples were positive through the UK sentinel schemes.
 Disease severity and mortality
o One new admission to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza (one A unknown subtype) was reported through the USISS mandatory ICU surveillance scheme across the UK (146 Trusts in England) in week 46. One new hospitalised confirmed influenza case (one A(H1N1)pdm09) was reported through the USISS sentinel hospital network across England (27 Trusts).
o In week 46 2013, no excess all-cause mortality was seen across the UK through the EuroMOMO algorithm. This data is provisional due to the time delay in death registration.
 Vaccination
o Up to week 46 2013 in 78.2% of GP practices reporting weekly to Immform, the provisional proportion of people in England who had received the 2013/14 influenza vaccine in targeted groups was as follows: 31.1% in all 2 year olds, 27.9% in all 3 year olds, 41.1% in under 65 years in a clinical risk group, 32.0% in all pregnant women and 64.4% in 65+ year olds.
o Provisional data from the first monthly collection of influenza vaccine uptake by frontline healthcare workers show 35.0% were vaccinated by 31 October 2013 from 94.9% of Trusts, compared to 28.4% vaccinated the previous season by 31 October 2012.
 International situation
o Although in many European countries influenza-like illness activity started to increase, influenza detections in the northern hemisphere temperate zones remained low.
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-In week 46, one new admission to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza infection (one A unknown subtype) was
reported across the UK (146/156 Trusts in England) through the USISS mandatory ICU scheme (Figures 8 and 9).
No new confirmed influenza deaths were reported in week 46 2013. A total of 13 admissions (two A(H1N1)pdm09,
five A(unknown) and six B) and no confirmed influenza deaths have been reported since week 40 2013.
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[Ronan Kelly]

Re: United Kingdom - 2013-2014 Influenza Surveillance Reports

PHE Weekly National Influenza Report
Summary of UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory illnesses
28 November 2013 ? Week 48 report (up to week 47 data)
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http://www.hpa.org.uk/webc/HPAwebFile/HPAweb_C/1317140364849

Summary
Indicators of influenza activity are at minimal levels suggesting no community transmission at present, though RSV is currently circulating.
 Overall weekly influenza GP consultation rates across the UK o In week 47 (ending 24 November 2013), overall weekly influenza GP consultations remained low in England (3.5 per 100,000), Wales (6.6 per 100,000), Scotland (7.8 per 100,000) and Northern Ireland (18.8 per 100,000)).
o In week 47 there have been further national increases in acute respiratory infection syndromic indicators, particularly in children, in line with seasonal expectations. This is consistent with increasing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity.
o Two new acute respiratory outbreaks have been reported in the past seven days in care homes (both not tested).
 Virology
o In week 47 2013, seven influenza positive detections were recorded through the DataMart scheme (three A(H1N1)pdm09, one A(H3), one A(not subtyped) and two B, positivity of 0.8% compared to 0.6% in week 46)
o No samples were positive through the UK sentinel schemes.
 Disease severity and mortality
o Three new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza (one A(H1N1)pdm09, one A unknown subtype and one B) were reported through the USISS mandatory ICU surveillance scheme across the UK (150 Trusts in England) in week 46. Four new hospitalised confirmed influenza case (three A(H1N1)pdm09 and one B) were reported through the USISS sentinel hospital network across England (28 Trusts).
o In week 47 2013, no excess all-cause mortality was seen across the UK through the EuroMOMO algorithm. This data is provisional due to the time delay in death registration.
 Vaccination
o Up to week 47 2013 in 77.7% of GP practices reporting weekly to Immform, the provisional proportion of people in England who had received the 2013/14 influenza vaccine in targeted groups was as follows: 34.1% in all 2 year olds, 30.6% in all 3 year olds, 43.6% in under 65 years in a clinical risk group, 34.0% in all pregnant women and 67.0% in 65+ year olds.
o Provisional data from the first monthly collection of influenza vaccine uptake by frontline healthcare workers show 35.0% were vaccinated by 31 October 2013 from 94.9% of Trusts, compared to 28.4% vaccinated the previous season by 31 October 2012.
 International situation
o Overall influenza activity in North America has increased but remains at low levels throughout the region.
o European countries continue to report low levels of influenza activity.
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-In week 47, three new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza infection (one A(H1N1)pdm09, one A
unknown subtype and one B) were reported across the UK (150/156 Trusts in England) through the USISS
mandatory ICU scheme (Figures 10 and 11). No new confirmed influenza deaths were reported in week 47 2013. A
total of 16 admissions (three A(H1N1)pdm09, six A(unknown) and seven B) and no confirmed influenza deaths have
been reported since week 40 2013.
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[Ronan Kelly]

Re: United Kingdom - 2013-2014 Influenza Surveillance Reports

PHE Weekly National Influenza Report
Summary of UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory illnesses
05 December 2013 ? Week 49 report (up to week 48 data)

Summary
Indicators of influenza activity are at minimal levels suggesting no community transmission at present, though RSV is currently circulating.
 Overall weekly influenza GP consultation rates across the UK o In week 48 (ending 1 December 2013), overall weekly influenza GP consultations remained low in England (5.6 per 100,000), Wales (4.9 per 100,000), Scotland (8.7 per 100,000) and Northern Ireland (11.9 per 100,000)).
o In week 48 there have been further national increases in acute respiratory infection syndromic indicators, particularly in children <5 years old, in line with seasonal expectations. This is consistent with increasing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity.
o One new acute respiratory outbreak has been reported in the past seven days in a care home (not tested).
 Virology
o In week 48 2013, five influenza positive detections were recorded through the DataMart scheme (three A(H1N1)pdm09 and two B, positivity of 0.4% compared to 0.8% in week 47).
o One sample was positive for influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 through the English sentinel schemes.
 Disease severity and mortality
o Three new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza (two A unknown subtype and one B) were reported through the USISS mandatory ICU surveillance scheme across the UK (144 Trusts in England) in week 48. No new hospitalised confirmed influenza cases were reported through the USISS sentinel hospital network across England (28 Trusts).
o In week 48 2013, no excess all-cause mortality was seen across the UK through the EuroMOMO algorithm and none has been reported since week 40 2013. This data is provisional due to the time delay in death registration.
 Vaccination
o Up to week 48 2013 in 80.3% of GP practices reporting weekly to Immform, the provisional proportion of people in England who had received the 2013/14 influenza vaccine in targeted groups was as follows: 36.5% in all 2 year olds, 32.9% in all 3 year olds, 45.7% in under 65 years in a clinical risk group, 35.6% in all pregnant women and 68.8% in 65+ year olds.
o Provisional data from the first monthly collection of influenza vaccine uptake by frontline healthcare workers show 35.0% were vaccinated by 31 October 2013 from 94.9% of Trusts, compared to 28.4% vaccinated the previous season by 31 October 2012.
 International situation
o Overall influenza activity in North America has increased but remains at low levels throughout the region.
o European countries continue to report low levels of influenza activity.
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-In week 48, three new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza infection (two A unknown subtype and one
B) were reported across the UK (144/156 Trusts in England) through the USISS mandatory ICU scheme (Figures 10
and 11). No new confirmed influenza deaths were reported in week 48 2013. A total of 17 admissions (three
A(H1N1)pdm09, seven A(unknown) and seven B) and no confirmed influenza deaths have been reported since week
40 2013.
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http://www.hpa.org.uk/webc/HPAwebFile/HPAweb_C/1317140406449

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: United Kingdom - 2013-2014 Influenza Surveillance Reports

PHE Weekly National Influenza Report
Summary of UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory illnesses
12 December 2013 ? Week 50 report (up to week 49 data)

Summary
Indicators of influenza activity are at low levels suggesting minimal transmission at present, though RSV is continuing to circulate.
 Overall weekly influenza GP consultation rates across the UK o In week 49 (ending 8 December 2013), overall weekly influenza GP consultations remained low in England (6.6 per 100,000), Wales (8.1 per 100,000), Scotland (7.6 per 100,000) and Northern Ireland (12.7 per 100,000)).
o In week 49 there have been further national increases in acute respiratory infection syndromic indicators, particularly in children <5 years old, in line with seasonal expectations. This is consistent with increasing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity. Selected indicators of ILI activity remain stable and below seasonally expected levels.
o One new acute respiratory outbreak has been reported in the past seven days in a care home (one RSV).
 Virology
o In week 49 2013, 12 influenza positive detections were recorded through the DataMart scheme (seven A(H1N1)pdm09, four A(H3) and one B, positivity of 1.1% compared to 0.4% in week 48).
o One sample was positive for influenza B through the UK sentinel schemes.
 Disease severity and mortality
o Five new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza (three A(H1N1)pdm09 and two A unknown subtype) were reported through the USISS mandatory ICU surveillance scheme across the UK (144 Trusts in England) in week 49. Seven new hospitalised confirmed influenza cases were reported through the USISS sentinel hospital network across England (29 Trusts).
o In week 49 2013, no excess all-cause mortality was seen across the UK through the EuroMOMO algorithm and none has been reported since week 40 2013. This data is provisional due to the time delay in death registration.
 Vaccination
o Up to week 49 2013 in 82.5% of GP practices reporting weekly to Immform, the provisional proportion of people in England who had received the 2013/14 influenza vaccine in targeted groups was as follows: 38.2% in all 2 year olds, 35.2% in all 3 year olds, 47.3% in under 65 years in a clinical risk group, 36.8% in all pregnant women and 70.0% in 65+ year olds.
o Provisional data from the first monthly collection of influenza vaccine uptake by frontline healthcare workers show 35.0% were vaccinated by 31 October 2013 from 94.9% of Trusts, compared to 28.4% vaccinated the previous season by 31 October 2012.
 International situation
o Overall influenza activity worldwide remained low.
o Influenza activity in North America remained low in general. Low levels of influenza activity in the WHO European Region continued with sporadic detections of influenza viruses reported from a few countries.
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-In week 49, five new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza infection (three A(H1N1)pdm09 and two A
unknown subtype) were reported across the UK (144/156 Trusts in England) through the USISS mandatory ICU
scheme (Figures 10 and 11). No new confirmed influenza deaths were reported in week 49 2013. A total of 22
admissions (six A(H1N1)pdm09, nine A(unknown) and seven B) and no confirmed influenza deaths have been
reported since week 40 2013.
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http://www.hpa.org.uk/webc/HPAwebFile/HPAweb_C/1317140468775

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: United Kingdom - 2013-2014 Influenza Surveillance Reports

PHE Weekly National Influenza Report
Summary of UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory illnesses
19 December 2013 ? Week 51 report (up to week 50 data)

Summary
Indicators of influenza activity are at low levels of intensity with evidence of sporadic detections of influenza. RSV is continuing to circulate.
 Overall weekly influenza GP consultation rates across the UK o In week 50 (ending 15 December 2013), overall weekly influenza GP consultations remained low in England (6.2 per 100,000), Wales (3.7 per 100,000), Scotland (16.6 per 100,000) and Northern Ireland (13.7 per 100,000)).
o In week 50 there have been further national increases in bronchitis/bronchiolotis in infants consistent with increasing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity. Selected indicators of ILI activity remain stable and below seasonally expected levels.
o Four new acute respiratory outbreaks have been reported in the past seven days in a school (not tested), a care home (RSV) and in two hospitals (one parainfluenza and one not tested) across the UK.
 Virology
o In week 50 2013, 20 influenza positive detections were recorded through the DataMart scheme (seven A(H1N1)pdm09, nine A(H3), one A(not subtyped) and three B, positivity of 1.7% compared to 1.1% in week 49).
o Four samples were positive for influenza through the English sentinel schemes (two A(H1N1)pdm09 and two A(H3), positivity of 8%).
 Disease severity and mortality
o Three new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza (one A(H1N1)pdm09 and two A unknown subtype) were reported through the USISS mandatory ICU surveillance scheme across the UK (144 Trusts in England) in week 50. Three new hospitalised confirmed influenza cases were reported through the USISS sentinel hospital network across England (26 Trusts).
o In week 50 2013, no excess all-cause mortality was seen across the UK through the EuroMOMO algorithm and none has been reported since week 40 2013. This data is provisional due to the time delay in death registration.
 Vaccination
o Up to week 50 2013 in 83.4% of GP practices reporting weekly to Immform, the provisional proportion of people in England who had received the 2013/14 influenza vaccine in targeted groups was as follows: 39.8% in all 2 year olds, 36.7% in all 3 year olds, 48.6% in under 65 years in a clinical risk group, 37.7% in all pregnant women and 71.0% in 65+ year olds.
o Provisional data from the second monthly collection of influenza vaccine uptake by frontline healthcare workers show 48.6% were vaccinated by 30 November 2013 from 95.9% of Trusts, compared to 40.8% vaccinated the previous season by 30 November 2012.
 International situation
o Overall influenza activity in North America has increased.
o European countries continue to report low levels of influenza activity.
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-In week 50, three new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza infection (one A(H1N1)pdm09 and two A
unknown subtype) were reported across the UK (144/156 Trusts in England) through the USISS mandatory ICU
scheme (Figures 10 and 11) compared to five in week 49. No new confirmed influenza deaths were reported in week
50 2013. A total of 25 admissions (seven A(H1N1)pdm09, 11 A(unknown) and seven B) and no confirmed influenza
deaths have been reported since week 40 2013.
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http://www.hpa.org.uk/webc/HPAwebFile/HPAweb_C/1317140508147

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: United Kingdom - 2013-2014 Influenza Surveillance Reports

PHE Weekly National Influenza Report
Summary of UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory illnesses
27 December 2013 ? Week 52 report (up to week 51 data)

Summary
Indicators of influenza activity are at low levels of intensity with evidence of sporadic detections of influenza. RSV is continuing to circulate.
 Overall weekly influenza GP consultation rates across the UK o In week 51 (ending 22 December 2013), overall weekly influenza GP consultations remained low in England (6.7 per 100,000), Wales (3.9 per 100,000), Scotland (9.2 per 100,000) and Northern Ireland (9.9 per 100,000)).
o In week 51 national attendances for acute respiratory infection remained high as expected at this time of year. Selected indicators of ILI activity remain stable and below seasonally expected levels.
o Three new acute respiratory outbreaks have been reported in the past seven days in a hospital (parainfluenza) and in two care homes (not tested) across the UK.
 Virology
o In week 51 2013, 13 influenza positive detections were recorded through the Datamart scheme (four A(H1N1)pdm09, two A(H3), six A(not subtyped) and one B, positivity of 2.0% compared to 1.7% in week 50).
o One sample was positive for influenza through the English sentinel schemes (one A(H3), positivity of 9.1%).
 Disease severity and mortality
o 12 new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza (four A(H1N1)pdm09, seven A unknown subtype and one A(H3N2)) were reported through the USISS mandatory ICU surveillance scheme across the UK (131 Trusts in England) in week 51. 11 new hospitalised confirmed influenza cases were reported through the USISS sentinel hospital network across England (17 Trusts).
o In week 50 2013, no excess all-cause mortality was seen across the UK through the EuroMOMO algorithm and none has been reported since week 40 2013. This data is provisional due to the time delay in death registration.
 Vaccination
o Up to week 51 2013 in 82.3% of GP practices reporting weekly to Immform, the provisional proportion of people in England who had received the 2013/14 influenza vaccine in targeted groups was as follows: 41.0% in all 2 year olds, 37.7% in all 3 year olds, 49.5% in under 65 years in a clinical risk group, 38.5% in all pregnant women and 71.6% in 65+ year olds.
o Provisional data from the second monthly collection of influenza vaccine uptake by frontline healthcare workers show 48.6% were vaccinated by 30 November 2013 from 95.9% of Trusts, compared to 40.8% vaccinated the previous season by 30 November 2012.
 International situation
o Overall influenza activity in North America continued to increase.
o European countries continue to report low levels of influenza activity.
...
-In week 51, 12 new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza infection (seven A unknown subtype, four
A(H1N1)pdm09 and one A(H3N2)) were reported across the UK (131/156 Trusts in England) through the USISS
mandatory ICU scheme (Figures 10 and 11) compared to four in week 50. No new confirmed influenza deaths were
reported in week 50 2013. A total of 38 admissions (12 A(H1N1)pdm09, 18 A(unknown), seven B and one A(H3N2))
and no confirmed influenza deaths have been reported since week 40 2013.
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[Ronan Kelly]

Re: United Kingdom - 2013-2014 Influenza Surveillance Reports

PHE Weekly National Influenza Report
Summary of UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory illnesses
2 January 2014 ? Week 1 report (up to week 52 data)

Summary
Indicators of influenza activity are at low levels of intensity with evidence of sporadic detections of influenza. RSV is continuing to circulate. Due to bank holidays in week 52 (ending 29 December 2013), GP surgeries were only open for three days ? data should therefore be interpreted with caution.
 Overall weekly influenza GP consultation rates across the UK o In week 52 (ending 29 December 2013), overall weekly influenza GP consultations remained low in England (2.9 per 100,000), Wales (0.0 per 100,000), Scotland (10.3 per 100,000) and Northern Ireland (7.6 per 100,000)).
o In week 52 national attendances for bronchitis, particularly in young children, decreased suggesting that levels have peaked. Selected indicators of ILI activity remain stable and below seasonally expected levels.
o Three new acute respiratory outbreaks have been reported in the past seven days in care homes (one A(H1N1)pdm09 and two RSV) across the UK.
 Virology
o In week 52 2013, 12 influenza positive detections were recorded through the DataMart scheme (five A(H1N1)pdm09 and seven A(not subtyped), positivity of 3.2% compared to 2.0% in week 51).
o No samples were tested through the English sentinel schemes.
 Disease severity and mortality
o 12 new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza (six A(H1N1)pdm09 and six A unknown subtype) were reported through the USISS mandatory ICU surveillance scheme across the UK (110 Trusts in England) in week 52. 19 new hospitalised confirmed influenza cases were reported through the USISS sentinel hospital network across England (25 Trusts).
o In week 50 2013, no excess all-cause mortality was seen across the UK through the EuroMOMO algorithm and none has been reported since week 40 2013. This data is provisional due to the time delay in death registration.
 Vaccination
o Up to week 52 2013 in 84.4% of GP practices reporting weekly to Immform, the provisional proportion of people in England who had received the 2013/14 influenza vaccine in targeted groups was as follows: 41.1% in all 2 year olds, 37.9% in all 3 year olds, 49.9% in under 65 years in a clinical risk group, 38.8% in all pregnant women and 71.8% in 65+ year olds.
o Provisional data from the second monthly collection of influenza vaccine uptake by frontline healthcare workers show 48.6% were vaccinated by 30 November 2013 from 95.9% of Trusts, compared to 40.8% vaccinated the previous season by 30 November 2012.
 International situation
o Overall influenza activity in North America continues to increase.
o European countries continue to report low levels of influenza activity.
...
Number of new admissions and fatal confirmed influenza cases in ICU/HDU (USISS mandatory ICU scheme),
UK (week 52)
-In week 52, 12 new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza infection (six A(H1N1)pdm09 and six A
unknown subtype) were reported across the UK (110/156 Trusts in England) through the USISS mandatory ICU
scheme (Figures 10 and 11) compared to 15 in week 51. No new confirmed influenza deaths were reported in week
51 2013. A total of 52 admissions (17 A(H1N1)pdm09, 26 A(unknown), eight B and one A(H3N2)) and one confirmed
influenza death have been reported since week 40 2013.
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[Ronan Kelly]

Re: United Kingdom - 2013-2014 Influenza Surveillance Reports

PHE Weekly National Influenza Report
Summary of UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory illnesses
9 January 2014 ? Week 2 report (up to week 01 data)

Summary
Indicators of influenza activity remain at low levels of intensity with evidence of sporadic detections of influenza. RSV activity appears to be declining. Due to bank holidays in week 1 (ending 5 January 2014), GP surgeries were only open for four days (three days in Scotland) ? data should therefore be interpreted with caution.
 Overall weekly influenza GP consultation rates across the UK o In week 1 (ending 5 January 2014), overall weekly influenza GP consultations remained low in England (7.3 per 100,000), Wales (7.0 per 100,000), Scotland (9.9 per 100,000) and Northern Ireland (22.8 per 100,000)).
o In week 1, national attendances for bronchitis/bronchiolitis continue to decrease, particularly in young children.
o Five new acute respiratory outbreaks have been reported in the past seven days across the UK in care homes (two rhinovirus, one RSV and two not tested).
 Virology
o In week 1 2014, 37 influenza positive detections were recorded through the DataMart scheme (20 A(H1N1)pdm09, five A(H3), eight A(not subtyped) and four B), positivity of 4.2% compared to 3.2% in week 52).
o Two samples were positive through the English sentinel schemes (one A(H1N1)pdm09 and one A(H3)).
 Disease severity and mortality
o 23 new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza (15 A(H1N1)pdm09, seven A unknown subtype and one A(H3N2)) and one confirmed influenza death were reported through the USISS mandatory ICU surveillance scheme across the UK (134 Trusts in England) in week 1. 15 new hospitalised confirmed influenza cases were reported through the USISS sentinel hospital network across England (27 Trusts).
o In week 50 2013, no excess all-cause mortality was seen across the UK through the EuroMOMO algorithm and none has been reported since week 40 2013. This data is provisional due to the time delay in death registration. Please note there has been no update in recent weeks due to delays in reporting over the Christmas period.
 Vaccination
o Up to week 1 2014 in 78.9% of GP practices reporting weekly to Immform, the provisional proportion of people in England who had received the 2013/14 influenza vaccine in targeted groups was as follows: 41.5% in all 2 year olds, 38.2% in all 3 year olds, 50.0% in under 65 years in a clinical risk group, 38.9% in all pregnant women and 71.9% in 65+ year olds.
o Provisional data from the second monthly collection of influenza vaccine uptake by frontline healthcare workers show 48.6% were vaccinated by 30 November 2013 from 95.9% of Trusts, compared to 40.8% vaccinated the previous season by 30 November 2012.
 International situation
o Overall influenza activity in North America continues to increase.
o European countries continue to report low levels of influenza activity.
...
-In week 1, 23 new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza infection (15 A(H1N1)pdm09, seven A unknown
subtype and one A(H3N2)) were reported across the UK (134/156 Trusts in England) through the USISS mandatory
ICU scheme (Figures 10 and 11) compared to 17 in week 52. One new confirmed influenza death was reported in
week 1 2013. A total of 80 admissions (34 A(H1N1)pdm09, 35 A(unknown), eight B and three A(H3N2)) and three
confirmed influenza deaths have been reported since week 40 2013.
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[Ronan Kelly]

Re: United Kingdom - 2013-2014 Influenza Surveillance Reports

PHE Weekly National Influenza Report
Summary of UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory
illnesses
16 January 2014 ? Week 3 report (up to week 02 data)

Summary

Indicators of influenza activity remain at low levels of intensity with evidence of sporadic detections of
influenza. However, increasing influenza positivity and influenza-confirmed hospitalisations in young
adults (15-44 year olds) has been reported, with A(H1N1)pdm09 predominating.

 Overall weekly influenza GP consultation rates across the UK
o In week 2 (ending 12 January 2014), overall weekly influenza GP consultations remained low in
England (5.7 per 100,000), Wales (8.4 per 100,000), Scotland (14.0 per 100,000) and Northern
Ireland (24.3 per 100,000)).
o In week 2, national attendances for bronchitis/bronchiolitis continue to decrease, particularly in
young children. Selected indicators of influenza-like illness activity remain stable and below
seasonally expected levels.
o Eleven new acute respiratory outbreaks have been reported in the past seven days across the UK
(seven in care homes, two in hospitals and two in schools). Where tested, four were positive for
influenza A(not subtyped), one for rhinovirus and one for parainfluenza.

 Virology
o In week 2 2014, 53 influenza positive detections were recorded through the DataMart scheme (28
A(H1N1)pdm09, five A(H3), 19 A(not subtyped) and one B), positivity of 5.8% compared to 4.2% in
week 1).
o 14 samples were positive through the English sentinel schemes (eleven A(H1N1)pdm09, two
influenza A(H3) and one influenza B, positivity of 15.9%).

 Disease severity and mortality
o 21 new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza (11 A(H1N1)pdm09 and 10 A unknown
subtype) and one confirmed influenza death were reported through the USISS mandatory ICU
surveillance scheme across the UK (134 Trusts in England) in week 2. 25 new hospitalised
confirmed influenza cases were reported through the USISS sentinel hospital network across
England (23 Trusts).
o In week 2 2014, no excess all-cause mortality was seen across in Scotland and Northern Ireland
through the EuroMOMO algorithm and none has been reported since week 40 2013. This data is
provisional due to the time delay in death registration. Please note there has been no update in
recent weeks for England and Wales due to delays in reporting over the Christmas period (no
excess all-cause mortality has been reported from week 40 to week 50 2013).

 Vaccination
o Up to week 2 2014 in 77.8% of GP practices reporting weekly to Immform, the provisional
proportion of people in England who had received the 2013/14 influenza vaccine in targeted groups
was as follows: 42.2% in all 2 year olds, 39.0% in all 3 year olds, 50.5% in under 65 years in a
clinical risk group, 39.1% in all pregnant women and 72.3% in 65+ year olds.
o Provisional data from the second monthly collection of influenza vaccine uptake by frontline
healthcare workers show 48.6% were vaccinated by 30 November 2013 from 95.9% of Trusts,
compared to 40.8% vaccinated the previous season by 30 November 2012.

 International situation
o Overall influenza activity in North America continues to increase. The predominant subtype of
influenza viruses detected was A(H1N1)pdm09.
o The influenza season is slowly getting started in EU/EEA countries.
...
 Number of new admissions and fatal confirmed influenza cases in ICU/HDU (USISS mandatory ICU scheme),
UK (week 2)
-In week 2, 21 new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza infection (11 A(H1N1)pdm09 and 10 A unknown
subtype) were reported across the UK (134/156 Trusts in England) through the USISS mandatory ICU scheme
(Figures 10 and 11) compared to 25 in week 1. One new confirmed influenza death was reported in week 2 2013. A
total of 103 admissions (46 A(H1N1)pdm09, 46 A(unknown), eight B and three A(H3N2)) and five confirmed influenza
deaths have been reported since week 40 2013. The majority of cases reported to date have been in 15-44 year olds
(35%).
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[Ronan Kelly]

Re: United Kingdom - 2013-2014 Influenza Surveillance Reports

PHE Weekly National Influenza Report
Summary of UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory
illnesses
23 January 2014 ? Week 4 report (up to week 03 data)

Summary

Increasing activity has been seen for several indicators, including influenza positivity, with continued
influenza-confirmed hospitalisations suggesting influenza is now circulating in the community.
 Overall weekly influenza GP consultation rates across the UK
o In week 3 (ending 19 January 2014), overall weekly influenza GP consultations increased slightly in
England (from 5.7 to 8.7 per 100,000) particularly in the South (from 4.6 to 17.3 per 100,000), but
remained low in Wales (6.8 per 100,000), Scotland (7.9 per 100,000) and Northern Ireland (23.6
per 100,000)).
o In week 3, national attendances for bronchitis/bronchiolitis continue to decrease, particularly in
young children.
o Three new acute respiratory outbreaks have been reported in the past seven days across the UK
(two in care homes and one in a hospital). Where tested, one was positive for rhinovirus.
 Virology
o In week 3 2014, 55 influenza positive detections were recorded through the DataMart scheme (36
A(H1N1)pdm09, seven A(H3), 10 A(not subtyped) and two B, an increased positivity of 7.5%
compared to 5.8% in week 2).
o Ten samples were positive for influenza through the English GP sentinel schemes (six
A(H1N1)pdm09 and four A(H3), positivity of 18.9%).
 Disease severity and mortality
o 11 new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza (seven A(H1N1)pdm09 and four A
unknown subtype) and one confirmed influenza death were reported through the USISS mandatory
ICU surveillance scheme across the UK (135 Trusts in England) in week 3. 31 new hospitalised
confirmed influenza cases were reported through the USISS sentinel hospital network across
England (28 Trusts).
o In week 3 2014, no excess all-cause mortality by week of death was seen across Scotland and
Northern Ireland through the EuroMOMO algorithm and none has been reported since week 40
2013. This data is provisional due to the time delay in death registration. Please note there has
been no update since week 50 by week of death for England and Wales due to delays in reporting
over the Christmas period (no excess all-cause mortality has been reported from week 40 to week
50 2013). By week of death registration, excess was seen in England and Wales in week 2; it is
currently uncertain whether this is due to disrupted reporting over the Christmas period.
 Vaccination
o Up to week 3 2014 in 78.5% of GP practices reporting weekly to Immform, the provisional
proportion of people in England who had received the 2013/14 influenza vaccine in targeted groups
was as follows: 42.4% in all 2 year olds, 39.1% in all 3 year olds, 51.0% in under 65 years in a
clinical risk group, 39.2% in all pregnant women and 72.6% in 65+ year olds.
o Provisional data from the third monthly collection of influenza vaccine uptake by frontline healthcare
workers show 53.1% were vaccinated by 31 December 2013 from 95.2% of Trusts, compared to
44.0% vaccinated the previous season by 30 December 2012.
 International situation
o Overall influenza activity in North America remains high.
o Based on reports of the growing number of countries with an increasing proportion of specimens
testing positive for influenza virus and widespread geographic spread, which are indicators of
influenza transmission, ECDC reports the season has now started in EU/EEA countries.
...
In week 3, 11 new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza infection (seven A(H1N1)pdm09 and four A
unknown subtype) were reported across the UK (135/156 Trusts in England) through the USISS mandatory ICU
scheme (Figures 10 and 11) compared to 22 in week 2. One new confirmed influenza death was reported in week 3
2013. A total of 116 admissions (55 A(H1N1)pdm09, 50 A(unknown), eight B and three A(H3N2)) and six confirmed
influenza deaths have been reported since week 40 2013.
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[Ronan Kelly]

Re: United Kingdom - 2013-2014 Influenza Surveillance Reports

PHE Weekly National Influenza Report
Summary of UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory
illnesses
30 January 2014 ? Week 5 report (up to week 4 data)
http://www.hpa.org.uk/webc/HPAwebFile/HPAweb_C/1317140698495

Summary

The majority of indicators of influenza activity are at similar levels in week 4 compared to week 3,
although the number of influenza-confirmed admissions to ICU/HDU has increased. A letter has now
been issued recommending the use of antivirals where appropriate.
 Overall weekly influenza GP consultation rates across the UK
o In week 4 (ending 26 January 2014), overall weekly influenza GP consultations remained low in
England (7.2 per 100,000), Wales (5.7 per 100,000), Scotland (8.4 per 100,000) and Northern
Ireland (22.9 per 100,000)).
o Nationally, there have been slight increases in selected respiratory indicators during week 4
including acute respiratory and upper respiratory tract infections, particularly in children aged 0-4
years.
o Seven new acute respiratory outbreaks have been reported in the past seven days across the UK
(three in hospitals, two in care homes, one in a school and one in a nursery). Where tested, two
were positive for A(H1N1)pdm09, one influenza A (not subtyped), one RSV and one rhinovirus.
 Virology
o In week 4 2014, 57 influenza positive detections were recorded through the DataMart scheme (32
A(H1N1)pdm09, seven A(H3), 16 A(not subtyped) and two B, a positivity of 8.2% compared to 7.8%
in week 3).
o Five samples were positive for influenza through the English GP sentinel schemes (four
A(H1N1)pdm09 and one A(H3), positivity of 9.1%).
 Disease severity and mortality
o 31 new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza (21 A unknown subtype, nine
A(H1N1)pdm09 and one A(H3N2)) and no confirmed influenza deaths were reported through the
USISS mandatory ICU surveillance scheme across the UK (137 Trusts in England) in week 4. 36
new hospitalised confirmed influenza cases were reported through the USISS sentinel hospital
network across England (26 Trusts).
o In week 4 2014, no excess all-cause mortality by week of death was seen across the UK through
the EuroMOMO algorithm and none has been reported since week 40 2013.
 Vaccination
o Up to week 4 2014 in 71.3% of GP practices reporting weekly to Immform, the provisional
proportion of people in England who had received the 2013/14 influenza vaccine in targeted groups
was as follows: 42.6% in all 2 year olds, 39.3% in all 3 year olds, 51.3% in under 65 years in a
clinical risk group, 39.6% in all pregnant women and 72.9% in 65+ year olds.
o Provisional data from the third monthly collection of influenza vaccine uptake in health care workers
show 53.1% were vaccinated by 31 December 2013 from 95.2% of Trusts, compared to 44.0%
vaccinated the previous season by 30 December 2012.
 International situation
o Overall influenza activity in North America remains high.
o Influenza transmission is increasing across the EU/EEA region.
...
-In week 4, 31 new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza infection (21 A unknown subtype, nine
A(H1N1)pdm09 and one A(H3N2)) were reported across the UK (137/156 Trusts in England) through the USISS
mandatory ICU scheme (Figures 10 and 11) compared to 21 in week 3. No new confirmed influenza deaths were
reported in week 4 2013. A total of 158 admissions (67 A(H1N1)pdm09, 78 A(unknown), nine B and four A(H3N2))
and seven confirmed influenza deaths have been reported since week 40 2013.
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[Ronan Kelly]

Re: United Kingdom - 2013-2014 Influenza Surveillance Reports

PHE Weekly National Influenza Report
Summary of UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory
illnesses
6 February 2014 – Week 6 report (up to week 5 data)

Summary

The majority of indicators of influenza activity are at similar levels in week 5 compared to week 4. A
letter has been issued recommending the use of antivirals where appropriate.
 Overall weekly influenza GP consultation rates across the UK
o In week 5 (ending 2 February 2014), overall weekly influenza GP consultations remained low in
England (5.8 per 100,000), Wales (8.1 per 100,000), Scotland (12.5 per 100,000) and Northern
Ireland (19.8 per 100,000)).
o Nationally, there have been further slight increases in selected respiratory indicators during week 5
including acute respiratory and upper respiratory tract infections. Indicators for influenza-like illness
remained stable during week 5 and below seasonally expected levels.
o Five new acute respiratory outbreaks have been reported in the past seven days across the UK
(two in care homes, two in hospitals and one in a primary school). Where tested, one was positive
for parainfluenza/hMPV, one influenza A (not subtyped) and one RSV.
 Virology
o In week 5 2014, 66 influenza positive detections were recorded through the DataMart scheme (27
A(H1N1)pdm09, seven A(H3), 31 A(not subtyped) and one B, a positivity of 8.5% compared to
8.2% in week 4).
o Fifteen samples were positive for influenza through the English GP sentinel schemes (12
A(H1N1)pdm09 and three A(H3), positivity of 19%).
 Disease severity and mortality
o 33 new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza (17 A unknown subtype, 14
A(H1N1)pdm09, two A(H3N2)) and two confirmed influenza deaths were reported through the
USISS mandatory ICU surveillance scheme across the UK (134 Trusts in England) in week 5. 30
new hospitalised confirmed influenza cases were reported through the USISS sentinel hospital
network across England (25 Trusts).
o In week 5 2014, no excess all-cause mortality by week of death was seen across the UK through
the EuroMOMO algorithm and none has been reported since week 40 2013.
 Vaccination
o Up to week 4 2014 in 71.3% of GP practices reporting weekly to Immform, the provisional
proportion of people in England who had received the 2013/14 influenza vaccine in targeted groups
was as follows: 42.6% in all 2 year olds, 39.3% in all 3 year olds, 51.3% in under 65 years in a
clinical risk group, 39.6% in all pregnant women and 72.9% in 65+ year olds.
o Provisional data from the third monthly collection of influenza vaccine uptake in health care workers
show 53.1% were vaccinated by 31 December 2013 from 95.2% of Trusts, compared to 44.0%
vaccinated the previous season by 30 December 2012.
 International situation
o Overall influenza activity in North America remains high.
o Influenza transmission is continuing to increase across the EU/EEA region.
...
 Number of new admissions and fatal confirmed influenza cases in ICU/HDU (USISS mandatory ICU scheme),
UK (week 5)
-In week 5, 33 new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza infection (17 A unknown subtype, 14
A(H1N1)pdm09 and two A(H3N2)) were reported across the UK (134/156 Trusts in England) through the USISS
mandatory ICU scheme (Figures 10 and 11) compared to 36 in week 4. Two new confirmed influenza deaths were
reported in week 5 2013. A total of 201 admissions (89 A(H1N1)pdm09, 97 A(unknown), nine B and six A(H3N2)) and
11 confirmed influenza deaths have been reported since week 40 2013.
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[Ronan Kelly]

Re: United Kingdom - 2013-2014 Influenza Surveillance Reports

PHE Weekly National Influenza Report
Summary of UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory
illnesses
13 February 2014 – Week 7 report (up to week 6 data)

Summary

Surveillance indicators continue to show that influenza is circulating in the community. A letter has
been issued recommending the use of antivirals where appropriate.
 Overall weekly influenza GP consultation rates across the UK
o In week 6 (ending 9 February 2014), overall weekly influenza GP consultations remained low in
England (3.1 per 100,000), Wales (9.1 per 100,000), Scotland (8.0 per 100,000) and Northern
Ireland (25.0 per 100,000)).
o Influenza-like illness GP in-hours rates remained low during week 6, however there has been a
small rise in 25-44 year olds.
o Five new acute respiratory outbreaks have been reported in the past seven days across the UK
(two in schools, one in a care home and two in hospitals). Where tested, one was positive for
influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 (hospital), one influenza A(H3) (school) and one influenza A (not
subtyped) (hospital).
 Virology
o In week 6 2014, 124 influenza positive detections were recorded through the DataMart scheme (71 A(H1N1)pdm09, 18 A(H3), 33 A(not subtyped) and two B, a positivity of 15.7% compared to 8.5%
in week 5).
o 26 samples were positive for influenza through the English GP sentinel schemes (21
A(H1N1)pdm09, four A(H3) and one Flu B), positivity of 33%).
 Disease severity and mortality
o 39 new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza (23 A unknown subtype, 15
A(H1N1)pdm09 and one A(H3N2)) and six confirmed influenza deaths were reported through the
USISS mandatory ICU surveillance scheme across the UK (123 Trusts in England) in week 6. 45
new hospitalised confirmed influenza cases were reported through the USISS sentinel hospital
network across England (24 Trusts).
o In week 6 2014, no excess all-cause mortality by week of death was seen across the UK through
the EuroMOMO algorithm.
 Vaccination
o Up to week 4 2014 in 71.3% of GP practices reporting weekly to Immform, the provisional
proportion of people in England who had received the 2013/14 influenza vaccine in targeted groups
was as follows: 42.6% in all 2 year olds, 39.3% in all 3 year olds, 51.3% in under 65 years in a
clinical risk group, 39.6% in all pregnant women and 72.9% in 65+ year olds.
o Provisional data from the third monthly collection of influenza vaccine uptake in health care workers
show 53.1% were vaccinated by 31 December 2013 from 95.2% of Trusts, compared to 44.0%
vaccinated the previous season by 30 December 2012.
 International situation
o Overall influenza activity in North America remains high.
o Influenza transmission is continuing across the EU/EEA region with diverse activity between
countries.
...
 Number of new admissions and fatal confirmed influenza cases in ICU/HDU (USISS mandatory ICU scheme),
UK (week 6)
-In week 6, 39 new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza infection (23 A unknown subtype, 15
A(H1N1)pdm09 and one A(H3N2)) were reported across the UK (123/156 Trusts in England) through the USISS
mandatory ICU scheme (Figures 10 and 11) compared to 41 in week 5. Six new confirmed influenza deaths were
reported in week 4 2013. A total of 249 admissions (125 A(unknown), 108 A(H1N1)pdm09, nine B and seven
A(H3N2)) and 16 confirmed influenza deaths have been reported since week 40 2013.
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[Ronan Kelly]

Re: United Kingdom - 2013-2014 Influenza Surveillance Reports

PHE Weekly National Influenza Report
Summary of UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory
illnesses
20 February 2014 ? Week 8 report (up to week 7 data)

Summary
Although community influenza indicators remain low, there has been a continued rise in the number of
influenza-confirmed ICU/HDU and hospital admissions. A letter has been issued recommending the
use of antivirals where appropriate.
 Overall weekly influenza GP consultation rates across the UK
o In week 7 (ending 16 February 2014), overall weekly influenza GP consultations remained low in
England (3.4 per 100,000), Wales (9.4 per 100,000), Scotland (15.2 per 100,000) and Northern
Ireland (35.3 per 100,000)).
o There have been further minor increases in influenza syndromic indicators in week 7 but levels
remain below seasonally expected levels.
o Three new acute respiratory outbreaks have been reported in the past seven days across the UK
(two in hospitals and one in a care home). Where tested, two were positive for influenza
A(H1N1)pdm09 (both in hospitals) and one parainfluenza/seasonal coronavirus (care home).
 Virology
o In week 7 2014, 167 influenza positive detections were recorded through the DataMart scheme
(102 A(H1N1)pdm09, 13 A(H3), 48 A(not subtyped) and four B, a positivity of 17.7% compared to
15.7% in week 6), with the highest positivity reported in 5-14 year olds (27.3%).
o 36 samples were positive for influenza through the English GP sentinel schemes (24
A(H1N1)pdm09, six A(H3), three A(unsubtyped) and three Flu B), positivity of 42%).
 Disease severity and mortality
o 78 new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza (35 A(H1N1)pdm09, 39 A unknown
subtype, three A(H3N2) and one B) and three confirmed influenza deaths were reported through
the USISS mandatory ICU surveillance scheme across the UK (139 Trusts in England) in week 7.
74 new hospitalised confirmed influenza cases were reported through the USISS sentinel hospital
network across England (26 Trusts).
o In week 7 2014, no excess all-cause mortality by week of death was seen across the UK through
the EuroMOMO algorithm.
 Vaccination
o Up to week 4 2014 in 71.3% of GP practices reporting weekly to Immform, the provisional
proportion of people in England who had received the 2013/14 influenza vaccine in targeted groups
was as follows: 42.6% in all 2 year olds, 39.3% in all 3 year olds, 51.3% in under 65 years in a
clinical risk group, 39.6% in all pregnant women and 72.9% in 65+ year olds.
o Provisional data from the third monthly collection of influenza vaccine uptake in health care workers
show 53.1% were vaccinated by 31 December 2013 from 95.2% of Trusts, compared to 44.0%
vaccinated the previous season by 30 December 2012.
 International situation
o Overall influenza activity in North America remains high but is decreasing.
o Influenza transmission is continuing across the EU/EEA region, with activity appearing to
decline in some countries.
...
 Number of new admissions and fatal confirmed influenza cases in ICU/HDU (USISS mandatory ICU scheme),
UK (week 7)
-In week 7, 78 new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza infection (35 A(H1N1)pdm09, 39 A unknown
subtype, three A(H3N2) and one B) were reported across the UK (139/156 Trusts in England) through the USISS
mandatory ICU scheme (Figures 10 and 11) compared to an updated figure of 60 in week 6. Three new confirmed
influenza deaths were reported in week 6 2014. A total of 354 admissions (170 A(H1N1)pdm09, 163 A(unknown), 11
A(H3N2) and 10 B) and 24 confirmed influenza deaths have been reported since week 40 2013.
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[Ronan Kelly]

Re: United Kingdom - 2013-2014 Influenza Surveillance Reports

PHE Weekly National Influenza Report
Summary of UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory
illnesses
27 February 2014 ? Week 9 report (up to week 8 data)

Summary

Although community influenza indicators remain low, influenza-confirmed ICU/HDU and hospital
admissions remain elevated. A letter has been issued recommending the use of antivirals where
appropriate.
 Overall weekly influenza GP consultation rates across the UK
o In week 8 (ending 23 February 2014), overall weekly influenza GP consultations remained low in
England (2.0 per 100,000), Wales (6.5 per 100,000), Scotland (21.5 per 100,000) and Northern
Ireland (33.9 per 100,000)).
o In week 8 syndromic surveillance indicators for influenza remain stable and below seasonally
expected levels.
o One new acute respiratory outbreak has been reported in the past seven days across the UK in a
hospital (positive for influenza A(H1N1)pdm09).
 Virology
o In week 8 2014, 160 influenza positive detections were recorded through the DataMart scheme
(111 A(H1N1)pdm09, 18 A(H3), 29 A(not subtyped) and two B, a positivity of 17.4% compared to
18.3% in week 7), with the highest positivity reported in 15-44 year olds (22.7%).
o 18 samples were positive for influenza through the English GP sentinel schemes (15
A(H1N1)pdm09 and three A(H3), positivity of 27%).
 Disease severity and mortality
o 62 new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza (33 A(H1N1)pdm09, 27 A unknown
subtype, one A(H3N2) and one B) and eight confirmed influenza deaths were reported through the
USISS mandatory ICU surveillance scheme across the UK (137 Trusts in England) in week 8. 79
new hospitalised confirmed influenza cases were reported through the USISS sentinel hospital
network across England (26 Trusts).
o In week 8 2014, no excess all-cause mortality by week of death was seen across the UK through
the EuroMOMO algorithm.
 Vaccination
o In the final monthly collection up to 31 January 2014, provisional cumulative seasonal influenza
vaccine uptake from 99.8% of GP practices was 73.2% in 65 years and over (73.4% in 2012/13),
52.3% in under 65 year olds at risk (51.3% in 2012/13), 39.8% in all pregnant women (40.3% in
2012/13), 42.6% in all 2 year olds and 39.6% in all 3 year olds.
o Provisional data from the final monthly collection of influenza vaccine uptake by frontline healthcare
workers show 54.8% were vaccinated by 31 January 2014 from 99.3% of Trusts, compared to
45.9% in 2012/13.
o WHO has published recommendations for the composition of influenza virus vaccines for use in the
2014/15 northern hemisphere influenza season.
 International situation
o Overall influenza activity in North America remains elevated but is decreasing.
o Influenza transmission is continuing across the EU/EEA region; some countries are
experiencing decreasing influenza activity while others have not yet reached an epidemic
peak.
...
-In week 8, 62 new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza infection (33 A(H1N1)pdm09, 27 A unknown
subtype, one A(H3N2) and one B) were reported across the UK (137/156 Trusts in England) through the USISS
mandatory ICU scheme (Figures 10 and 11) compared to 83 in week 7. Eight new confirmed influenza deaths were
reported in week 8 2014. A total of 426 admissions (215 A(H1N1)pdm09, 188 A(unknown), 12 A(H3N2) and 11 B) and
33 confirmed influenza deaths have been reported since week 40 2013.
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