Florida 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-29 (No New Deaths; Total Three)

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Florida 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-26 (No New Deaths; Total Three)

Week 26: Levy reporting moderate ILI
No new deaths; total 3
No new outbreaks; Three influenza or ILI outbreaks were reported via EpiCom in summer 2011-12.

ILI: 1.2% (ILI visit counts are decreasing in the 0-64 age group in week 26. ILI visit counts are flat in the 65+ age group in week 26. )
ED ILI: 2.1% (Age-specific trends show that percent ILI in the 0-55+ age group is increasing in week 26.)
22.2% positive for influenza: all B

http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Disease_ctrl/epi/htopics/flu/2012/index.html

[JimO]

Re: Florida 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-26 (No New Deaths; Total Three)

Here is the Week 26 ED %ILI chart at the link above:

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Florida 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-27 (No New Deaths; Total Three)

Week 27: ILI activity in ESSENCE is elevated over previous years at this time
in Region 5 and 7.
No new deaths; total 3

In week 27 there were two influenza or ILI outbreaks reported via EpiCom.
• DeSoto: A correctional institution reported 6/286 residents with ILI. Three specimens were collected and all three tested positive by PCR at
BOL for influenza B. Cases continue to appear in this facility. A total of 37 people were reported with ILI. All ill residents were placed in a
dorm until symptom-free for 72 hours.
• Miami-Dade: An assisted living facility reported that 10/50 residents and 1/20 staff had ILI. Two residents were hospitalized and both
tested positive for influenza B by rapid test. Miami-Dade CHD collected four specimens, all of which tested PCR positive for influenza B at
BOL. A fifth specimen was collected on one of the hospitalized patients and it also tested PCR positive for influenza B at BOL.
Five influenza or ILI outbreaks were reported via EpiCom in summer 2011-12.

ILI: 1.3%
ED ILI: 1.6% (Age-specific trends show that percent ILI in the 0-55+ age group is increasing in week 27)
45% positive for influenza: all B

http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Disease_ctrl/epi/htopics/flu/2012/index.html

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Florida 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-28 (No New Deaths; Total Three)

Week 28:
No new deaths; total 3
ILI: 1%
ED ILI: 1.5%
46.2% positive for influenza: A(H3) and B

In week 28 there were two influenza or ILI outbreaks reported via EpiCom.
? Alachua: A summer camp in a neighboring county reported 24/160 campers with ILI. Rapid influenza testing was performed on four
campers, three campers tested rapid antigen positive for influenza B. The fourth camper tested positive for influenza by rapid test at a local
pediatrician; subtype information is unavailable. ACHD advised the camp of prevention and control measures.
? Orange: A tour group from South America reported 28/650 group members with ILI. Orange County Health Department (OCHD) collected
five specimens, all of which tested positive for influenza A H3 at BOL. Two other group members tested rapid-antigen test positive for
influenza A at a local healthcare facility. Most group members had not received seasonal influenza vaccination. OCHD recommended
control and prevention measures. Investigation is ongoing.
Seven influenza or ILI outbreaks were reported via EpiCom in summer 2011-12.

http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Disease_ctrl/epi/htopics/flu/2012/index.html

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: Florida 2011-2012 Flu Season: Weeks 40-29 (No New Deaths; Total Three)

Week 29:
No new deaths; total 3
No new outbreaks

ILI: 1.1% (moderate in Levy, Orange and Union counties)
ED ILI: 1.3%
33.3% positive for influenza: A(H3) and B

http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Disease_ctrl/epi/htopics/flu/2012/index.html