Connecticut 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-23 FINAL REPORT

[Missouriwatcher]

Weeks 40-42 (Sporadic)
A total of 8 positive influenza test reports have been received including: 2 Type A (subtypes unspecified) and 6 influenza B viruses. These 8 positive influenza reports were identified in individuals residing in 5 of Connecticut?s 8 counties including: Fairfield (4), Middlesex (1), New Haven (1), New
London (1) and Tolland (1).

Of the patients with confirmed influenza infections, 7 were hospitalized and include: 1 with Type A (subtypes unspecified) and 6 with Type B influenza.

No fatal influenza-associated infections have been reported.

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[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Connecticut 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-43 (Sporadic)

Week 43: Sporadic
ED ILI has remained low statewide (below 5%)
The percentage of outpatient visits with influenza-like illness has remained low and accounts for less than 1% of all patient visits
The number of weekly hospital pneumonia admissions has also remained low (less than 350 statewide) and less than 5% of all admissions.


No fatal influenza-associated infections have been reported during this period.
A total of 9 positive influenza test reports have been reported during this period including: 2 Type A (subtypes unspecified), 6 influenza B viruses, and 1 of unknown type. These 9 positive influenza reports were identified in individuals residing in 5 of Connecticut?s 8 counties including: Fairfield (5), Middlesex (1), New Haven (1), New London (1) and Tolland (1).

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[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Connecticut 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-44 (Sporadic)

Week 44: Sporadic
ED ILI: <5%
The number of weekly hospital pneumonia admissions has also remained low (less than 350 statewide) and less than 5% of all admissions until MMWR week 44, in which a spike in admissions was observed.
A total of 8 persons hospitalized with influenza-associated illness have been reported from the week of Sunday, August 28 ? Saturday, September 3, 2011 (MMWR week 35) through MMWR week 44 and include: 2 with Type A unspecified, and 6 with Type B.
No fatal influenza-associated infections have been reported during this period.
A total of 10 positive influenza test reports have been reported during this period including: 3 Type A (subtypes unspecified), 6 influenza B viruses, and 1 of unknown type.
These 10 positive influenza reports were identified in individuals residing in 5 of Connecticut?s 8 counties including: Fairfield (5), Middlesex (2), New Haven (1), New London (1) and Tolland (1).

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[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Connecticut 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-45 (Sporadic)

Week 45: Sporadic
The percentage of total emergency department visits attributed to the ?fever/flu? syndrome category has remained low statewide (below 5%) throughout the beginning of the 2011-12 influenza season.

The percentage of outpatient visits with influenza-like illness has remained low and accounts for less than 1% of all patient visits.

The number of weekly hospital pneumonia admissions had also remained low (less than 350 statewide) and less than 5% of all admissions until MMWR week 44, in which a spike in admissions was observed. Reported pneumonia admissions decreased during MMWR week 45.

A total of 8 persons hospitalized with influenza-associated illness have been reported and include: 2 with Type A unspecified, and 6 with Type B.

No fatal influenza-associated infections have been reported.

A total of 10 positive influenza test reports have been reported including: 3 Type A (subtypes unspecified), 6 influenza B viruses, and 1 of unknown type.

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[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Connecticut 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-46 (Sporadic)

Week 46: Sporadic
ILI: <1%
ED ILI: ~5%
A total of 8 persons hospitalized with influenza-associated illness have been reported to date, and include: 2 with Type A unspecified, and 6 with Type B.
A total of 11 positive influenza test reports were identified in individuals residing in 6 of Connecticut?s 8 counties including: Hartford (4), Fairfield (2), Middlesex (2), New Haven (1), New London (1), and Tolland (1). These 11 positive influenza reports include: 3 Type A (subtypes unspecified), 7 influenza B viruses, and 1 of unknown type.

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[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Connecticut 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-47 (Sporadic)

Week 47: Sporadic
 The percentage of total emergency department visits attributed to the ?fever/flu? syndrome category has remained low statewide (below 5%) throughout the beginning of the 2011-12 influenza season.
 The percentage of outpatient visits with influenza-like illness has remained low and accounts for less than 1% of all patient visits.
 The number of weekly hospital pneumonia admissions has also remained low (less than 375 statewide) and less than 5% of all admissions other than two weeks in early November.
 A total of 9 persons hospitalized with influenza-associated illness have been reported to date, and include: 2 with Type A unspecified, and 7 with Type B.
 A total of 13 positive influenza test reports were identified in individuals residing in 7 of Connecticut?s 8 counties including: Hartford (4), Fairfield (3), Middlesex (2), Litchfield (1), New Haven (1), New London (1), and Tolland (1). These 11 positive influenza reports include: 3 Type A (subtypes unspecified), 8 influenza B viruses, and 2 of unknown type.

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[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Connecticut 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-48 (Sporadic)

Week 48: Sporadic
ILI: <1%
ED ILI: <5%
A total of 9 persons hospitalized with influenza-associated illness have been reported to date, and include: 2 with Type A unspecified, and 7 with Type B

A total of 15 positive influenza test reports were identified in individuals residing in 7 of Connecticut?s 8 counties including: Hartford (5), Fairfield (3), Middlesex (2), New London (2), Litchfield (1), New Haven (1), and Tolland (1). These 15 positive influenza reports include: 4 Type A (subtypes unspecified), 9 influenza B viruses, and 2 of unknown type

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[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Connecticut 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-49 (Sporadic)

Week 49:
The percentage of total emergency department visits attributed to the ?fever/flu? syndrome category has remained low statewide (below 5%) throughout the beginning of the 2011-12 influenza season.

The percentage of outpatient visits with influenza-like illness has remained low and accounts for less than 1% of all patient visits.

The number of weekly hospital pneumonia admissions has also remained low (less than 375 statewide) and less than 5% of all admissions other than several weeks in November.

A total of 10 persons hospitalized with influenza-associated illness have been
reported to date, including: 3 with Type A unspecified, and 7 with Type B.

A total of 18 positive influenza test reports were identified in individuals residing in 7 of Connecticut?s 8 counties including: Fairfield (5), Hartford (5), Middlesex (3), New London (2), Litchfield (1), New Haven (1), and Tolland (1). These 18 positive influenza reports include: 6 Type A (subtypes unspecified), 10 influenza B viruses, and 2 of unknown type.

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[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Connecticut 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-50 (Sporadic)

Week 50: Sporadic
The percentage of total emergency department visits attributed to the ?fever/flu? syndrome category has recently exceeded 5% statewide after remaining low since the beginning of the 2011-12 influenza season.

The percentage of outpatient visits with influenza-like illness has remained low and accounts for less than 1% of all patient visits.

The number of weekly hospital pneumonia admissions has also remained low (less than 375 statewide) and less than 5% of all admissions other than several weeks in November.

A total of 10 persons hospitalized with influenza-associated illness have been
reported to date, including: 3 with Type A unspecified, and 7 with Type B.

A total of 19 positive influenza test reports were identified in individuals residing in 7 of Connecticut?s 8 counties including: Fairfield (6), Hartford (5), Middlesex (3), New London (2), Litchfield (1), New Haven (1), and Tolland (1). These 19 positive influenza reports include: 7 Type A (subtypes unspecified), 10 influenza B viruses, and 2 of unknown type.

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[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Connecticut 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-51 (Sporadic)

Week 51: Sporadic
The percentage of total emergency department visits attributed to the ?fever/flu? syndrome category has exceeded 5% statewide during the past two weeks.

The percentage of outpatient visits with influenza-like illness has remained low and accounts for less than 1% of all patient visits.

The percentage of pneumonia admissions among all statewide hospital admissions has periodically exceeded 5%, although the number of weekly pneumonia admissions has also remained low (less than 375 statewide) other than several weeks in November.

A total of 10 persons hospitalized with influenza-associated illness have been
reported to date, including: 3 with Type A unspecified, and 7 with Type B

A total of 22 positive influenza test reports were identified in individuals residing in 7 of Connecticut?s 8 counties including: Fairfield (8), Hartford (6), Middlesex (3), New London (2), Litchfield (1), New Haven (1), and Tolland (1). These 22 positive influenza reports include: 7 Type A (subtypes unspecified), 11 influenza B viruses, and 4 of unknown type.

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[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Connecticut 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-52 (Sporadic)

Week 52: Sporadic
The percentage of total emergency department visits attributed to the “fever/flu” syndrome category has exceeded 5&#37; statewide during the past three weeks after remaining low since the beginning of the 2011-12 influenza season.

The percentage of outpatient visits with influenza-like illness has increased and now accounts for more than 1% of all patient visits.

The percentage of pneumonia admissions among all statewide hospital admissions has exceeded 5% (more than 375 statewide) again, following several high admission weeks during November.

A total of 11 persons hospitalized with influenza-associated illness have been reported to date, including: 4 with Type A unspecified, and 7 with Type B.

A total of 28 positive influenza test reports were identified in individuals residing in 7 of Connecticut’s 8 counties including: Fairfield (11), Hartford (6), Middlesex (4), New London (3), Tolland (2), Litchfield (1), and New Haven (1). These 28 positive influenza reports include: 10 Type A (subtypes unspecified), 14 influenza B viruses, and 4 of unknown type.

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[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Connecticut 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-1 (Sporadic)

Week 1: Sporadic
2 new hospitalizations (B); total 13 (majority B)

The percentage of total emergency department visits attributed to the ?fever/flu? syndrome category has exceeded 5% statewide during the past four weeks.

The percentage of outpatient visits with influenza-like illness has increased during the last six weeks and now accounts for more than 1% of all patient visits.

The percentage of pneumonia admissions among all statewide hospital admissions has exceeded 5% (more than 375 statewide) for the past three weeks, following several high admission weeks during November.

A total of 34 positive influenza test reports were identified in individuals residing in 7 of Connecticut?s 8 counties including: Fairfield (12), Hartford (7), Middlesex (5), New London (5), New Haven (2), Tolland (2), and Litchfield (1). These 34 positive influenza reports include: 12 Type A (subtypes unspecified), 17 influenza B viruses, and 5 of unknown type.

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[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Connecticut 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-2 (Sporadic)

Week 2: Sporadic
No new hospitalizations; total 13

The percentage of total emergency department visits attributed to the “fever/flu” syndrome category has exceeded 5&#37; statewide during the past five weeks.

The percentage of outpatient visits with influenza-like illness has increased during the last two weeks and now accounts for more than 1% of all patient visits.

The percentage of pneumonia admissions among all statewide hospital admissions has exceeded 5% (more than 375 statewide) for the past three weeks, following several high admission weeks during November.

A total of 38 positive influenza test reports were identified in individuals residing in 7 of Connecticut’s 8 counties including: Fairfield (13), Hartford (8), Middlesex (5), New London (5), New Haven (4), Tolland (2), and Litchfield (1). These 38 positive influenza reports include: 1 Type A (H3N2), 1 Type A (2009 H1N1), 13 Type A (subtypes unspecified), 17 influenza B viruses, and 6 of unknown type.

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[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Connecticut 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-3 (Sporadic)

Week 3: Sporadic
The percentage of total emergency department visits attributed to the “fever/flu” syndrome category has decreased below 5&#37; statewide during the past two weeks after four consecutive weeks in excess of 5%.
The percentage of outpatient visits with influenza-like illness has decreased slightly but remains above 1% of all patient visits during the last two weeks.

The percentage of pneumonia admissions among all statewide hospital admissions has decreased during the past two weeks after exceeding 5.5% (more than 450 pneumonia admissions statewide) during the previous two weeks.
A total of 16 persons hospitalized with influenza-associated illness have beenreported to date: 5 with Type A unspecified, and 11 with Type B.

A total of 49 positive influenza test reports were identified in individuals residing in all 8 of Connecticut counties including: Fairfield (16), Hartford (10), New Haven (8), Middlesex (5), New London (5), Tolland (3), Litchfield (1), and Windham (1). These 49 positive influenza reports include: 3 Type A (H3N2), 1 Type A (2009 H1N1), 16 Type A (subtypes unspecified), 21 influenza B viruses, and 8 of unknown type.

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[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Connecticut 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-4 (Sporadic)

Week 4: Sporadic
The percentage of total emergency department visits attributed to the “fever/flu” syndrome category has decreased below 5&#37; statewide during the past three weeks after four consecutive weeks in excess of 5%.

The percentage of outpatient visits with influenza-like illness has decreased slightly below 1% of all patient visits during the last week.

The percentage of pneumonia admissions among all statewide hospital admissions has decreased during the past three weeks after exceeding 5.5% (more than 450 pneumonia admissions statewide) during the previous two weeks. A total of 16 persons hospitalized with influenza-associated illness have been reported to date: 5 with Type A unspecified, and 11 with Type B.

A total of 63 positive influenza test reports were identified in individuals residing in all 8 of Connecticut counties including: Hartford (18), Fairfield (17), New Haven (10), Middlesex (6), New London (5), Litchfield (3), Tolland (3), and Windham (1). These 63 positive influenza reports include: 7 Type A (H3N2), 2 Type A (2009 H1N1), 25 Type A (subtypes unspecified), 21 influenza B viruses, and 8 of unknown type.

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