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  • Iowa 2009-2010 Flu Season

    Source: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/adper/co..._report_45.pdf

    Persons hospitalized with lab‐confirmed 2009 H1N1 influenza since 9/1/09
    450
    Number of deaths reported due to 2009 H1N1 influenza since 9/1/09
    24?

    ?One death due to 2009 H1N1 influenza was reported prior to 9/1/09.
    Last edited by Missouriwatcher; October 18, 2010, 02:33 PM. Reason: update
    "I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much." - Mother Teresa of Calcutta

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    Re: Iowa reports 24 deaths this season - total 25

    Source: http://www.desmoinesregister.com/art...ths-rise-to-24

    Iowa H1N1 deaths rise to 24
    REGISTER STAFF REPORT ? November 20, 2009

    Iowa?s death toll from the H1N1 flu virus has risen to 24, the Iowa epartment of Public Health said today.

    Three deaths were reported today. They include a child in eastern Iowa, and two adults in Marion and Warren counties. All three had risk factors that increased the chance of complications from the virus, health officials said.

    There have been more than 650 Iowans hospitalized because of the H1N1 virus to date, state officials said.
    "I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much." - Mother Teresa of Calcutta

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    • #3
      Re: Iowa reports 32 deaths this season - total 33

      Source: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/adper/co..._report_47.pdf

      Persons hospitalized with lab‐confirmed 2009 H1N1 influenza since 9/1/09 = 510

      Number of deaths reported due to 2009 H1N1 influenza since 9/1/09 = 32†

      †One death due to 2009 H1N1 influenza was reported prior to 9/1/09.
      "I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much." - Mother Teresa of Calcutta

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      • #4
        Re: Iowa reports 32 deaths this season - total 33

        Although H1N1 flu illnesses have declined in recent weeks, state authorities continue to report more deaths from the new disease.

        This afternoon, the Iowa Department of Public Health reported three more deaths, bringing the state's total to 33.

        The health department said the new deaths were all adults with other health problems that made them susceptible to the flu. They were in Benton, Franklin and Polk counties.

        The victims? names, ages and dates of death were not released. Eight of the state?s H1N1 deaths have been in Polk County. All but one of the 33 deaths have been among adults, and most reportedly have had other health issues, such as diabetes, asthma or obesity.

        Health department officials said it sometimes takes a few weeks to confirm the cause of death in H1N1 cases.

        H1N1 illnesses and hospitalizations have waned recently, but authorities warn that another wave could come later this winter. They continue to urge people to seek vaccinations as soon as possible. The vaccine has been scarce, but supplies have been increasing in recent weeks. At this point, most counties are offering it to pregnant women; anyone 6 months to 24 years old; health-care workers; people younger than 65 who have chronic health problems; and people who care for children younger than 6 months. Iowans are urged to contact their county health departments to check on availability of the vaccine.


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        • #5
          Re: Iowa reports 35 deaths this season - total 36

          Week 48: 35 deaths since 9/1/2009 / 36 total (details of deaths on website)

          "Influenza activity is remaining steady at the local activity level. Outpatient provider visits are at the threshold for the
          third consecutive week. Notable in this week?s report is the drop in the positive predictive value in the rapid antigen
          test. This may be due to the overall decline in influenza illness. Also important is the increase in children with
          positive RSV rapid test results, indicating RSV activity is increasing in the state. School absence remains below
          threshold and is not expected to increase until after holiday break."

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          • #6
            Re: Iowa week 50

            Week 50
            "Iowa activity level: Sporadic
            Persons hospitalized with lab‐confirmed
            2009 H1N1 influenza since 9/1/09: 529
            Number of deaths reported due to 2009
            H1N1 influenza since 9/1/09: 38 (one of these deaths was before 9/01)

            Hospitalizations have increased slightly, with all cases still being attributed to 2009 H1N1 infection. All other influenza activity indicators continue at sporadic prevalence in the state."

            Page 6 of report lists deaths: adult/child, county and date

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            • #7
              Re: Iowa Reports 2 deaths Week 52: (39 total)

              Week 52: Sporadic activity

              Total deaths: 40 (2 adult deaths)
              ILI: 1.07% (threshold 2.1%)
              Influenza activity remains stable in Iowa and at low levels. No seasonal activity has been reported yet. 2009 H1N1 activity is also slowly declining nationally.

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              • #8
                Re: Iowa Reports Week 1: (39 total)

                Week 1: Sporadic activity
                No new deaths
                ILI: 1.50%(threshold 2.1%)
                RSV up

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                • #9
                  Re: Iowa Reports Week 2: 1 New Death (40 total)

                  Week 2: Sporadic

                  1 new death (40 total) Adult out of Madison County
                  ILI: 1.15% (threshold 2.1%) Note: 3 out of 6 regions not available
                  RSV: 34%

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                  • #10
                    Re: Iowa Reports Week 3 No New Deaths(40 total)

                    Week 3: Sporadic

                    ILI: 0.99% (threshold 2.1%)
                    No new deaths
                    RSV: 37.5% Respiratory Syncytial virus activity is at peak levels. Other viral respiratory diseases are being reported including adenovirus and parainfluenza. Seasonal influenza has not yet been detected in Iowa or surrounding states. 2009 H1N1 continues to be the only type of influenza detected in Iowa. Activity is low, but normal for this time of year.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Iowa Week 4- No New Deaths(40 total)

                      Week 4: sporadic

                      No new deaths; total 40
                      ILI: 0.83% (threshold 2.1%)
                      RSV: 40.1%

                      High levels of Respiratory syncytial virus activity continue at levels greater than those seen last year. The first case of seasonal influenza B was detected in Iowa this week.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Iowa Week 5- No New Deaths(40 total)

                        Week 5: sporadic

                        No new deaths (total 41)
                        ILI: 1.17% (threshold 2.1%)
                        Percent of influenza rapid tests positive: 2.55%
                        Percent of RSV rapid tests positive 36.1%

                        Two cases of seasonal influenza B have been reported in Central Iowa. No cases of seasonal influenza A have been confirmed this year.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Iowa Week 6- No New Deaths(40 total)

                          Week 6: sporadic

                          ILI: 1% (declining)
                          Positive specimens: 2.7% (rising)
                          RSV: 44.5% (above last years and rising)

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                          • #14
                            Re: Iowa Week 7- One New Death (41 total)

                            Week 7: sporadic

                            One new death (adult); total 41 (one prior to Sept)

                            ILI 1.04% (rising)
                            Percent positive 4.5% (rising)
                            RSV 38.6% (appears to have peaked and is on the decline)
                            School absence due to ILI 2.85% (stable)

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                            • #15
                              Re: Iowa Week 8- No New Death (41 total)

                              Week 8: sporadic

                              ILI: 0.86% (declining)
                              Percent positive: 4% (rising)
                              RSV: 36.5% (appears to have peaked and is less than last week of 38.6%)

                              School absences: 3.5% (increasing and above threshold)

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