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Wisconsin Influenza 2019-20; 92 fatalities, 3 pediatric

Ronan Kelly

Ronan Kelly

Retired 2020
State Flu Page: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/influenza/index.htm

Wisconsin Department of Health: Three people have died from the flu in the past 10 days
Posted: 6:25 PM, Oct 22, 2019 Updated: 7:25 PM, Oct 22, 2019
By: Adriana Mendez

MILWAUKEE — According to the Wisconsin Department of Health, since October 12, there have been 22 flu hospitalizations and 3 deaths, which is higher than average for this time of year.

How Quickly Can A Tick Make You Sick?
According to the Milwaukee Health Department, the flu is among the most common contagious respiratory illness in the United States. Though common, it can be serious, leading to hospitalization and sometimes death. During the 2018-2019 flu season (September 1, 2018 - April 30, 2019), there were 559 influenza associated hospitalizations in the City of Milwaukee, and two (2) pediatric flu deaths in Wisconsin.

City leaders spent their time getting a flu shot Tuesday afternoon, at the Health Department's Flu Season Awareness Kick-Off event.
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https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news...e-past-10-days
 
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RESPIRATORY VIRUS SURVEILLANCE REPORT
Wisconsin Department of Health Services | Division of Public Health
Bureau of Communicable Diseases | Communicable Diseases Epidemiology Section
www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/dph/bcd.htm | dhsdphbcd@dhs.wi.gov
Week 50: Ending December 14, 2019

CURRENT ALERTS:
Influenza B (Victoria lineage) continues to be
the predominant influenza virus in Wisconsin.
Influenza B viruses cause increased morbidity
among the younger population.

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https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p02346.pdf
 
RESPIRATORY VIRUS SURVEILLANCE REPORT
Wisconsin Department of Health Services | Division of Public Health
Bureau of Communicable Diseases | Communicable Diseases Epidemiology Section
www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/dph/bcd.htm | dhsdphbcd@dhs.wi.gov
Week 52: Ending December 28, 2019
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CURRENT ALERTS:
Influenza B (Victoria lineage) continues to be
the predominant influenza virus in Wisconsin.
Influenza B viruses cause increased morbidity
among the younger population.
155 influenza-associated hospitalizations were
reported last week.
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https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p02346.pdf
 
RESPIRATORY VIRUS SURVEILLANCE REPORT
Wisconsin Department of Health Services | Division of Public Health
Bureau of Communicable Diseases | Communicable Diseases Epidemiology Section
www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/dph/bcd.htm | dhsdphbcd@dhs.wi.gov
Week 1: Ending January 4, 2020
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CURRENT ALERTS:
Influenza B (Victoria lineage) continues to be
the predominant influenza virus in Wisconsin.
A total of 15 flu related deaths have been
reported in Wisconsin this season.
The first flu pediatric flu related death in
Wisconsin was reported this week.
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https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p02346.pdf
 
Woman loses father to flu-related death, encourages others to get flu shot
Saturday, January 18th 2020, 3:08 PM EST
By Kim Shine

DODGE COUNTY, WI (WDJT) -- A Dodge County woman is sharing her story of loss, and learning. Autumn Berg's father, Patrick, died last week after battling lung cancer and the flu.

“The flu is something that comes and goes every year, and I have seen throughout my short life on earth just how grave it can be,” Berg said.

She says it was his second cancer diagnosis, and believes he may have had a better chance at surviving had he gotten a flu shot.
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https://www.weny.com/story/41581630...lated-death-encourages-others-to-get-flu-shot
 
Flu surges in Wisconsin, with second child death, hundreds of hospitalizations
David Wahlberg | Wisconsin State Journal 23 hrs ago

Flu activity is surging in Wisconsin, with health officials on Thursday reporting the season’s second pediatric death and more than 500 hospitalizations this week, including at least 100 hospitalizations Thursday morning.
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https://madison.com/wsj/news/local/...cle_3ca911ec-48b0-5db4-8f4f-3a159f5457ca.html

Week 6, Ending February 8, 2020

CURRENT ALERTS:
The second influenza-associated pediatric death
in Wisconsin was reported this week.
405 influenza hospitalizations were reported this
week.
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https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p02346.pdf
 
City of Milwaukee Health Department reports 1st pediatric flu death of 2019-2020 season
Posted: 3:28 PM, Feb 18, 2020 Updated: 4:49 PM, Feb 18, 2020
By: Jordan Mickle

MILWAUKEE — The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) says a child has died from complications related to the flu. The child, who lives in the City of Milwaukee, is the first pediatric flu death reported to the MHD for the 2019-2020 flu season.

The CDC says there have been more than 90 pediatric flu deaths nationwide for the current season.

"We are incredibly saddened to learn that a child has died of complications related to influenza, our thoughts are with the child's family during this difficult time," said Commissioner of Health Dr. Jeanette Kowalik.
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https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-new...s-1st-pediatric-flu-death-of-2019-2020-season
 
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