Re: Iowa 2012-13 Season: Weeks 44-8 (One Pediatric Death Reported)
Week 8: Regional
Percent of outpatient visits for ILI: 1.1% (baseline 2.1%)
Percent of influenza rapid test positive: 13.0% (138/1061)
Percent of RSV rapid tests positive: 39.7% (96/242)
Percent of school absence due to illness: 2.8%
Number of schools with > 10% absences: 6
Influenza-associated hospitalizations: 28/6,575 inpatients surveyed
Influenza-associated pediatric mortality: 1
Week 8: Regional
Percent of outpatient visits for ILI: 1.1% (baseline 2.1%)
Percent of influenza rapid test positive: 13.0% (138/1061)
Percent of RSV rapid tests positive: 39.7% (96/242)
Percent of school absence due to illness: 2.8%
Number of schools with > 10% absences: 6
Influenza-associated hospitalizations: 28/6,575 inpatients surveyed
Influenza-associated pediatric mortality: 1
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