North Carolina 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-20 (One Additional Death; Total 59) FINAL REPORT

[Missouriwatcher]

Week 45: Sporadic
Influenza-like illness reported from ILINet providers (1.55%) continued to increase above what is usually seen during this time of year.

Of the 17 samples submitted to the State Laboratory of Public Health (SLPH) for viral testing six tested positive for influenza during the past week: five influenza A/H3 and one influenza A/H1 (2009).

Hospital-based Public Health Epidemiologists (PHEs) reported 16 positive influenza results for week ending 11/10/12: seven influenza A (not subtyped); six influenza A/H3; two influenza A/H1 (2009); and one influenza B.

Acute respiratory admissions increased during week 45 (ending 11/10/12).
The highest number of acute respiratory admissions was reported among patients age 25-64 years during week 45.

http://www.flu.nc.gov/data/

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: North Carolina 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-46

Week 46: Sporadic

ILI: 1.92% (tracking well above previous two seasons)
ED ILI: ~4.25%
PHEs reported 26 positive influenza results for week ending 11/17/12: 19 influenza A (not subtyped); and 7 influenza A/H3. Positive samples were tested by rapid influenza diagnostic test and PCR. (66% positive for influenza)

Acute respiratory admissions decreased during week 46 (ending 11/17/12).
The highest number of acute respiratory admissions was reported among patients age 25-64 years during week 46.

http://www.flu.nc.gov/data/

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: North Carolina 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-47

NORTH CAROLINA WEEKLY INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE SUMMARY #8
2012?13 INFLUENZA SEASON
WEEK 47: ENDING NOVEMBER 24, 2012
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Statewide Updates
- Influenza-like illness reported from ILINet providers sharply increased above what is usually seen during this time of year.
- One flu-associated death was reported in an adult who died during week 47 (ending 11/24/12). No pre-existing medical conditions were identified that would increase complications from flu.
-The geographic spread of flu was REGIONAL for week ending 11/24/12.
- Of the 52 samples submitted to the State Laboratory of Public Health (SLPH) for viral testing 42 tested positive for influenza during the past week: 40 influenza A/H3 and 2 influenza B.
- Hospital-based Public Health Epidemiologists (PHEs) reported 60 positive influenza results for week ending 11/24/12: 34 influenza A (not subtyped); 21 influenza A/H3; 4 influenza A/H1 (2009); and 1 influenza B.
...

http://www.flu.nc.gov/data/documents/flu1213.pdf

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2 flu deaths are first of season in North Carolina



By: The Associated Press | 9 On Your Side
Published: November 29, 2012

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina officials say two people in the Triad have died in the state's first deaths of the 2012-2013 flu season.

State Health Director Laura Gerald said Thursday one of the two adults was at higher risk for complications because of advanced age and pre-existing medical conditions. The other had no known risk factors for severe influenza illness. Neither victim had been vaccinated against the contagious illness.
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http://www2.wnct.com/news/2012/nov/29/2-flu-deaths-are-first-season-north-carolina-ar-2820757/

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: North Carolina 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-48 (Two New Deaths; Total 3)

Week 48:
2 new deaths (pre-existing medical conditions, both were unvaccinated); total 3 (1 in each of the following age groups:25-49, 50-64, 65+)

ILI: 2.23%
ED ILI: ~5.6% (The highest number of acute respiratory admissions was reported among patients age 25-64 years during week 48.)
~80% positive for influenza; all A/H3

http://www.flu.nc.gov/data/

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: North Carolina 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-49 (ILI More Than Doubles)

Week 49: Widespread
No new deaths; total 3 (NOTE: 5 deaths occurred in this week and were later added; total 8)
ILI: 5.5%
ED ILI: ~9.8%
~80% positive for influenza; majority A/H3

PHEs reported 176 positive influenza results for week ending 12/8/12: 125 influenza A (not subtyped); 48 influenza A/H3; 2 influenza B; and 1 influenza A/H1 (2009). Positive samples were tested by rapid influenza diagnostic test and PCR.
Influenza was the most frequently identified respiratory viral pathogen during week 49 (ending 12/8/12). Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) continued to decrease.

Acute respiratory admissions decreased during week 49 (ending 12/8/12).
The highest number of acute respiratory admissions was reported among patients age 25-64 years during week 49.

http://www.flu.nc.gov/data/

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: North Carolina 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-50 (Nine Deaths Reported; Total 12)

Week 50: Widespread
Five flu-associated deaths occurring during week 49 and four flu-associated deaths occurring during week 50 have been reported since the last update; total 12 NOTE: All deaths have been ages 25 and older

ILI: 7.03%
ED ILI: ~11% (Regions 3 and 4 had ILI ~13% and ~14%, respectively)
Hospital admissions for acute respiratory illness increased during week 50.
The highest number of acute respiratory admissions during week 50 was among adults ≥65 years of age.

~70% positive for influenza; majority A(H3)

http://www.flu.nc.gov/data/

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: North Carolina 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-51 (Two Deaths Reported; Total 14)

Week 51: Widespread
2 new deaths reported from last week; total 14 (All deaths have been ages 25 and older)

ILI: 8.09%
ED ILI: ~11% (Region 4 ILI ~15%)
Hospital admissions for acute respiratory illness increased slightly during week 51 (ending 12/22/12).

The highest number of acute respiratory admissions during week 50 was among adults ≥25 years of age.

66% positive for influenza; majority A(H3)

http://www.flu.nc.gov/data/

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: North Carolina 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-52 (No New Deaths; Total 14)

Week 52: Widespread
No new deaths; total 14

ILI: 10.72%
ED ILI: ~10.4%
~33% positive for influenza

PHEs reported 263 positive influenza results for week 52 (ending 12/29/12): 150 influenza A (not subtyped); 74 influenza A/H3; 37 influenza B; and 2 influenza A/H1 (pdm). Positive results were obtained by rapid influenza diagnostic testing and PCR.

Influenza was the most frequently identified respiratory viral pathogen during week 52 (ending 12/29/12). Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was the second most frequently identified pathogen.

Hospital admissions for acute respiratory illness decreased during week 52 (ending 12/29/12). The highest number of acute respiratory admissions during week 50 was among adults age 65 years and over.

http://www.flu.nc.gov/data/

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: North Carolina 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-1 (One New Death; Total 17)

Week 1: Widespread
1 new death; total 17

ILI: 5.6%
ED ILI: ~8%
54% positive for influenza (Of the 28 samples submitted to the State Laboratory of Public Health (SLPH) for viral testing during the past week, 15 tested positive for influenza. Thirteen tested positive for influenza A/H3 and two tested positive for influenza A/H1(pdm)

Hospital admissions for acute respiratory illness decreased during week 1 (ending 1/5/13).
The highest number of acute respiratory admissions during week 1 was among adults age 65 years and over.

http://www.flu.nc.gov/data/

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: North Carolina 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-2 (9 New Death; Total 31)

Week 2: Widespread
9 new deaths; total 31

ILI: 3.8%
ED ILI: ~7.2%
53.8% positive for influenza; majority A/H3

http://www.flu.nc.gov/data/

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: North Carolina 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-3 (Two New Death; Total 33)

Week 3: Widespread
2 new deaths; total 33 (all deaths have been age 18 years or older)
131 new hospitalizations (declining)

ILI: 3.56% (third week declining)
ED ILI: ~6.3% (third week declining)


34% positive for influenza
PHEs reported 131 positive influenza results for week 3 (ending 1/19/13) which is down from the 255 reported last week. Flu types for week three included: 110 influenza A (not subtyped); 9 influenza A/H3; and 12 influenza B. Positive results were obtained by rapid influenza diagnostic testing and PCR.
Influenza was the most frequently identified respiratory viral pathogen during week 3 (ending 1/19/13). Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was the second most frequently identified pathogen.

Hospital admissions for acute respiratory illness continued to decrease during week 3 (ending 1/19/13).
The highest number of acute respiratory admissions during week 3 was among adults age 25-64 and those age 65 years and over.

http://www.flu.nc.gov/data/

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: North Carolina 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-4 (No New Deaths; Total 35)

Week 4: Regional
No new deaths; total 35 (1 age 18-24 yrs; 2 ages 25-49; 5 ages 50-64; 27 ages 65 and over)

ILI: 2.73%
ed ILI: ~5.5%
40% positive for influenza

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was the most frequently identified respiratory viral pathogen during week 4 (ending 1/26/13). Influenza was the second most frequently identified pathogen.

Hospital admissions for acute respiratory illness continued to decrease during week 4 (ending
1/26/13).

The highest number of acute respiratory admissions during week 4 was among adults age 25-64.

http://www.flu.nc.gov/data/

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: North Carolina 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-5 (No New Deaths; Total 37)

Week 5:
No new deaths; total 37

ILI: 2.32%
ED ILI: ~5%
37.5% positive for influenza

PHEs reported 53 positive influenza results for week 5 (ending 2/2/13) which is down from the 66 reported last week, but testing supply limitations have been a factor. Flu types for week five included: 25 influenza A (not subtyped); 16 influenza B; 9 influenza A/H3; and 3 influenza A/H1 (pdm). Positive results were obtained by rapid influenza diagnostic testing and PCR.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was the most frequently identified respiratory viral pathogen during week 5 (ending 2/2/13). Influenza was the second most frequently identified pathogen.

Hospital admissions for acute respiratory illness continued to decrease during week 5 (ending 2/2/13).

The highest number of acute respiratory admissions during week 5 was among adults age 65 and older.

http://www.flu.nc.gov/data/

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: North Carolina 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-6 (One New Deaths; Total 42)

Week 6:
1 new death; total 42

ILI: 1.62%
ED ILI: ~4.6%
20% positive for influenza

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was the most frequently identified respiratory viral pathogen during week 6 (ending 2/9/13). Influenza was the second most frequently identified pathogen.

Hospital admissions for acute respiratory illness continued to decrease during week 6 (ending 2/9/13).
The highest number of acute respiratory admissions during week 6 was among adults age 65 and older.

http://www.flu.nc.gov/data/

[Missouriwatcher]

Re: North Carolina 2012-13 Season: Weeks 45-7 (One New Adult Death; Total 44)

Week 7: Local
1 new death; total 44 (all 18 years of age and older)

ILI: 1.32%
ED ILI: ~4.75%
23.8% positive for influenza
Hospital admissions decreased

http://www.flu.nc.gov/data/