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Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 33; 37 fatalities

Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 5; 18 fatalities

Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 5; 18 fatalities

Influenza Surveillance in Ireland ? Weekly Report
Influenza Week 6 2011 (7th ? 13th February 2011)

Summary
?
Influenza activity has continued to decline in Ireland during week 6 2011.
oThe sentinel GP influenza‐like illness (ILI) consultation rate was 50.3 per 100,000 population in week 6 2011, a decrease from the updated rate of 79.8 per 100,000 reported during week 5 2011.
oILI rates have decreased in all age groups, with the exception of those aged 65 years or older.
oILI rates remain above baseline levels.
oThe proportion of influenza?related calls to GP Out‐of‐Hours services decreased in week 6 2011, coinciding with the decrease in sentinel GP ILI consultation rates.
oThe proportion of influenza positive specimens detected by the NVRL decreased further in week 6 2011 to 13.9%, compared to 20.4% the previous week.
oInfluenza B is the predominant circulating influenza type in Ireland, accounting for 73.1% of all positive influenza specimens detected by the NVRL in week 6 2011.
oThe weekly number of hospitalised cases of influenza decreased to 29 in week 6 2011, from 59 in the previous week.
oTo date (February 16th 2011) this season, 884 confirmed influenza cases have been hospitalised, 118 cases have been admitted to ICU and 22 deaths have been reported to HPSC.
oNo new outbreaks of influenza/ILI were reported during week 6 2011. As of February 16th 2011, 14 influenza/ILI outbreaks have been reported to HPSC this season.
oThe proportion of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) positive detections increased slightly in week 6 2011.

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Of the 53 GP sentinel specimens taken during week 6 2011, 21 (39.6%) were positive for influenza: 2 (9.5%) influenza A (H1N1 2009) and 19 (90.5%) influenza B. Of the 322 non‐sentinel specimens taken during week 6 2011, 31 (9.6%) were positive for influenza: 10 (32.3%) A (H1N1 2009), 2 (6.5%) influenza A (unsubtyped) and 19 (61.3%) B. Forty‐five percent (17/38) of all influenza B positive specimens (sentinel and non sentinel) detected during week 6 2011 were from patients aged less than 15 years.

To date this season, 6349 sentinel and non‐sentinel specimens have been tested by the NVRL, 1898 (29.9%) specimens tested positive for influenza: 1356 influenza A (H1N1 2009), 35 influenza A (H3), 28 influenza A (unsubtyped) and 479 influenza B. Of the 1898 positive influenza specimens, 1419 (74.8%) were influenza A and 479 (25.2%) were influenza B (figures 3 & 4). To date this season, six influenza B cases were co‐infected with influenza A: 5 with influenza A (H1N1 2009) and one with influenza A (unsubtyped).

The NVRL has tested seven non‐sentinel specimens from six confirmed influenza A (H1N1 2009) cases for antiviral resistance. All six patients were hospitalised and admitted to intensive care. One (14.3%) specimen was resistant to oseltamivir, carrying the H275Y mutation.

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As of 16th February 2011 (09:00), HPSC has been notified of 118 hospitalised patients admitted to critical care units with confirmed influenza, 104 of whom are adults and 14 are paediatric cases. Twenty‐one (17.8%) of the 118 cases are currently in ICU??. Eighty‐nine of the 118 (75.4%) cases have underlying medical conditions, 80 adults and nine paediatric cases. The underlying medical conditions include: chronic respiratory disease, chronic heart disease, immunosuppression, pregnancy, metabolic disorders and morbid obesity.

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HPSC has been informed of 22 influenza associated deaths to date this season (as of 16/02/2011), 17 influenza A (H1N1 2009), one co‐infection of influenza A (H1N1) and influenza B, one influenza A (unsubtyped) and three influenza B. One death was in a patient in the 0‐4 year age group, 16 patients were in the 15‐64 year age group and five patients were aged 65 years and older. Eighteen deaths occurred in patients with underlying medical conditions. One death occurred in week 52 2010, one in week 1 2011, five in week 2 2011, six in week 3 2011, four in week 4 2011, four in week 5 2011 and one in week 6 2011. Table 4 outlines the influenza associated deaths by HSE‐Area for the 2010/2011 influenza season to date.

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http://www.hpsc.ie/hpsc/A-Z/Respira...lanceReports/20102011Season/File,12362,en.pdf
 
Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 6; 22 fatalities

Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 6; 22 fatalities

Influenza Surveillance in Ireland ? Weekly Report
Influenza Week 7 2011 (14th ? 20th February 2011)

Summary
?
Influenza activity has continued to decrease in Ireland during week 7 2011.
oThe sentinel GP influenza‐like illness (ILI) consultation rate was 36.2 per 100,000 population in week 7 2011, a decrease from the updated rate of 46.2 per 100,000 reported during week 6 2011.
oILI rates have decreased in all age groups; however continue to remain above baseline levels.
oThe proportion of influenza?related calls to GP Out‐of‐Hours services continued to decrease in week 7 2011, coinciding with the decrease in sentinel GP ILI consultation rates.
oThe proportion of influenza positive specimens detected by the NVRL decreased further in week 7 2011 to 13.8%, compared to 17.9% in the previous week.
oAll influenza types decreased in week 7 2011, with influenza B remaining the predominant circulating influenza type.
oThe weekly number of hospitalised cases of influenza remained unchanged in week 7 2011 compared to the previous week, with 30 cases reported for each week.
oTo date (February 23rd 2011) this season, 905 confirmed influenza cases have been hospitalised, 120 cases have been admitted to ICU and 23 deaths have been reported to HPSC.
oNo new outbreaks of influenza/ILI have been reported since week 5 2011. As of February 23rd 2011, 14 influenza/ILI outbreaks have been reported to HPSC this season.
oThe proportion of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) positive detections increased slightly in week 7 2011.
oThe WHO announced the viruses recommended for use in the Northern Hemisphere 2011/2012 influenza vaccine.

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Of the 47 GP sentinel specimens taken during week 7 2011, 15 (31.9%) were positive for influenza. All 15 positive specimens were positive for influenza B. There were no positive influenza A sentinel specimens during week 7 2011. Of the 222 non‐sentinel specimens taken during week 7 2011, 22 (9.9%) were positive for influenza: 3 (13.6%) influenza A (H1N1 2009), 1 (4.5%) influenza A (H3), 1 (4.5%) influenza A (unsubtyped) and 17 (77.3%) influenza B. Sixty‐three percent (20/32) of all influenza B positive specimens (sentinel and non‐sentinel) detected during week 7 2011 were from patients aged less than 15 years.
To date this season, 6647 sentinel and non‐sentinel specimens have been tested by the NVRL, 1955 (29.4%) specimens tested positive for influenza: 1361 influenza A (H1N1 2009), 36 influenza A (H3), 30 influenza A (unsubtyped) and 528 influenza B. Of the 1955 positive influenza specimens, 1427 (73.0%) were influenza A and 528 (27.0%) were influenza B (figures 3 & 4). To date this season, six influenza B cases were co‐infected with influenza A: 5 with influenza A (H1N1 2009) and one with influenza A (unsubtyped).
The NVRL has tested seven non‐sentinel specimens from six confirmed influenza A (H1N1 2009) cases for antiviral resistance. All six patients were hospitalised and admitted to intensive care. One (14.3%) specimen was resistant to oseltamivir, carrying the H275Y mutation.

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As of 23rd February 2011 (09:00), HPSC has been notified of 120 hospitalised patients admitted to critical care units with confirmed influenza, 106 of whom are adults and 14 are paediatric cases. Nineteen (15.8%) of the 120 cases are currently in ICU??. Ninety of the 120 (75.0%) cases have underlying medical conditions, 81 adults and nine paediatric cases. The underlying medical conditions include: chronic respiratory disease, chronic heart disease, immunosuppression, pregnancy, metabolic disorders and morbid obesity.

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HPSC has been informed of 23 influenza associated deaths to date this season (as of 23/02/2011), 18 influenza A (H1N1 2009), one co‐infection of influenza A (H1N1) and influenza B, one influenza A (unsubtyped) and three influenza B. One death was in a patient in the 0‐4 year age group, 16 patients were in the 15‐64 year age group and six patients were aged 65 years and older. Twenty‐one deaths occurred in patients with underlying medical conditions. One death occurred in week 52 2010, two in week 1 2011, five in week 2 2011, six in week 3 2011, four in week 4 2011, four in week 5 2011 and one in week 6 2011. Table 4 outlines the influenza associated deaths by HSE‐Area for the 2010/2011 influenza season to date.

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http://www.hpsc.ie/hpsc/A-Z/Respira...lanceReports/20102011Season/File,12385,en.pdf
 
Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 7; 23 fatalities

Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 7; 23 fatalities

Influenza Surveillance in Ireland ? Weekly Report
Influenza Week 8 2011 (21st ? 27th February 2011)

Summary
?Influenza activity continued to decrease in Ireland during week 8 2011.
oThe sentinel GP influenza‐like illness (ILI) consultation rate was 23.2 per 100,000 population in week 8 2011, a decrease from the updated rate of 36.0 per 100,000 reported during week 7 2011.
oILI rates have decreased in all age groups, with the exception of those aged 65 years or older.
oILI rates are just above baseline levels.
oThe proportion of influenza?related calls to GP Out‐of‐Hours services continued to decrease in week 8 2011, coinciding with the decrease in sentinel GP ILI consultation rates.
oThe proportion of influenza positive specimens detected by the NVRL decreased further in week 8 2011 to 6.6%, compared to 17.7% in the previous week.
oAll influenza types decreased in week 8 2011, with influenza B remaining the predominant circulating influenza type.
oThe weekly number of hospitalised cases of influenza decreased to 12 in week 8 2011, compared to 32 in the previous week.
oTo date (March 2nd 2011) this season, 922 confirmed influenza cases have been hospitalised, 121 cases have been admitted to ICU and 23 deaths have been reported to HPSC.
oNo new outbreaks of influenza/ILI have been reported since week 5 2011. As of March 2nd 2011, 14 influenza/ILI outbreaks have been reported to HPSC this season.
oThe proportion of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) positive detections is slightly above average for the time of year.

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Of the 18 GP sentinel specimens taken during week 8 2011, 4 (22.2%) were positive for influenza. All four positive specimens were influenza B. There were no positive influenza A sentinel specimens during week 8 2011. Of the 164 non‐sentinel specimens taken during week 8 2011, 8 (4.9%) were positive for influenza: 2 (25.0%) influenza A (H1N1 2009) and 6 (75.0%) influenza B.To date this season, 6854 sentinel and non‐sentinel specimens have been tested by the NVRL, 1982 (28.9%) specimens tested positive for influenza: 1364 influenza A (H1N1 2009), 36 influenza A (H3), 30 influenza A (unsubtyped) and 552 influenza B. Of the 1982 positive influenza specimens, 1430 (72.1%) were influenza A and 552 (27.9%) were influenza B (figures 3 & 4). To date this season, six influenza B cases were co‐infected with influenza A: 5 with influenza A (H1N1 2009) and one with influenza A (unsubtyped).
The NVRL has tested eight non‐sentinel specimens from six confirmed influenza A (H1N1 2009) cases for antiviral resistance. All six patients were hospitalised and admitted to intensive care. One (12.5%) of the eight specimens tested was resistant to oseltamivir, carrying the H275Y mutation.

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As of 2nd March 2011 (09:00), HPSC has been notified of 121 hospitalised patients admitted to critical care units with confirmed influenza, 107 of whom are adults and 14 are paediatric cases. Thirteen (10.7%) of the 121 cases are currently in ICU??. Ninety of the 121 (74.3%) cases have underlying medical conditions, 81 adults and nine paediatric cases. The underlying medical conditions include: chronic respiratory disease, chronic heart disease, immunosuppression, pregnancy, metabolic disorders and morbid obesity.

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HPSC has been informed of 23 influenza associated deaths to date this season (as of 02/03/2011), 18 influenza A (H1N1 2009), one co‐infection of influenza A (H1N1) and influenza B, one influenza A (unsubtyped) and three influenza B. One death was in a patient in the 0‐4 year age group, 16 patients were in the 15‐64 year age group and six patients were aged 65 years and older. Twenty‐one deaths occurred in patients with underlying medical conditions. One death occurred in week 52 2010, two in week 1 2011, five in week 2 2011, six in week 3 2011, four in week 4 2011, four in week 5 2011 and one in week 6 2011. Table 4 outlines the influenza associated deaths by HSE‐Area for the 2010/2011 influenza season to date.

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http://www.hpsc.ie/hpsc/A-Z/Respira...lanceReports/20102011Season/File,12414,en.pdf
 
Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 8; 23 fatalities

Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 8; 23 fatalities

Influenza Surveillance in Ireland ? Weekly Report
Influenza Week 9 2011 (28th February ? 6th March 2011)

Summary
?Influenza activity continued to decrease in Ireland during week 9 2011.
oThe sentinel GP influenza-like illness (ILI) consultation rate was 18.9 per 100,000 population in week 9 2011, a decrease from the updated rate of 23.7 per 100,000 reported during week 8 2011.
oILI rates have decreased in all age groups
oILI rates are just above baseline levels.
oThe proportion of influenza?related calls to GP Out-of-Hours services continued to decrease in week 9 2011, coinciding with the decrease in sentinel GP ILI consultation rates.
oThe proportion of influenza positive specimens detected by the NVRL decreased slightly in week 9 2011 to 9.2%, compared to 10.1% in the previous week.
oAll influenza types decreased in week 9 2011, with influenza B remaining the predominant circulating influenza type.
oThe weekly number of hospitalised cases of influenza increased slightly but remained at low levels, with 18 cases reported in week 9 2011, compared to 13 in the previous week.
oTo date (March 9th 2011) this season, 934 confirmed influenza cases have been hospitalised, 122 cases have been admitted to ICU and 25 deaths have been reported to HPSC.
oNo new outbreaks of influenza/ILI have been reported since week 5 2011. As of March 9th 2011, 14 influenza/ILI outbreaks have been reported to HPSC this season.
oThe proportion of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) positive detections is slightly above average for the time of year.

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http://www.hpsc.ie/hpsc/A-Z/Respira...lanceReports/20102011Season/File,12472,en.pdf
 
Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 9; 25 fatalities

Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 9; 25 fatalities

Influenza Surveillance in Ireland ? Weekly Report
Influenza Week 10 2011 (7th ? 13th March 2011)

Summary

?Influenza activity continued to decrease in Ireland during week 10 2011.
oThe sentinel GP influenza‐like illness (ILI) consultation rate was 13.2 per 100,000 population in week 10 2011, a decrease from the updated rate of 18.5 per 100,000 reported during week 9 2011.
oILI rates increased slightly in the 0‐4 year age group but decreased in all other age groups
oILI rates are now below baseline levels.
oThe proportion of influenza?related calls to GP Out‐of‐Hours services continued to decrease in week 10 2011, coinciding with the further decline in sentinel GP ILI consultation rates.
oThe proportion of influenza positive specimens detected by the NVRL decreased in week 10 2011 to 5.1%, compared to 9.8% in the previous week.
oInfluenza B was the only influenza type detected during week 10 2011.
oThe weekly number of hospitalised cases of influenza decreased, with 5 cases reported in week 10 2011, compared to 18 in the previous week.
oTo date (March 16th 2011) this season, 938 confirmed influenza cases have been hospitalised, 122 cases have been admitted to ICU and 25 deaths have been reported to HPSC.
oNo new outbreaks of influenza/ILI have been reported since week 5 2011. As of March 16th 2011, 14 influenza/ILI outbreaks have been reported to HPSC this season.
oThe proportion of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) positive detections is slightly above average for the time of year

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http://www.hpsc.ie/hpsc/A-Z/Respira...lanceReports/20102011Season/File,12488,en.pdf

Influenza Surveillance in Ireland ? Weekly Report
Influenza Week 11 2011 (14th ? 20th March 2011)

Summary
?Influenza activity remains at low levels and continues to decrease in Ireland during week 11 2011.
oThe sentinel GP influenza‐like illness (ILI) consultation rate was 5.9 per 100,000 population in week 11 2011, a decrease from the updated rate of 13.5 per 100,000 reported during week 10 2011.
oILI rates remain below baseline levels and are low in all age groups
oThe proportion of influenza?related calls to GP Out‐of‐Hours services remained at low levels in week 11 2011.
oThe proportion of influenza positive specimens detected by the NVRL decreased in week 11 2011 to 0.9%, compared to 5.5% in the previous week.
oOnly one positive influenza specimen (influenza B) was detected in week 11 2011.
oNo confirmed influenza cases were admitted to hospital or ICU during week 11 2011.
oTo date (March 23rd 2011) this season, 937 confirmed influenza cases have been hospitalised, 122 cases have been admitted to ICU and 26 deaths have been reported to HPSC.
oNo new outbreaks of influenza/ILI have been reported since week 5 2011. As of March 23rd 2011, 14 influenza/ILI outbreaks have been reported to HPSC this season.
oThe proportion of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) positive detections decreased in week 11 2011, although remains slightly above average for the time of year.

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http://www.hpsc.ie/hpsc/A-Z/Respira...lanceReports/20102011Season/File,12501,en.pdf
 
Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 11; 26 fatalities

Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 11; 26 fatalities

Influenza Surveillance in Ireland ? Weekly Report
Influenza Week 12 2011 (21st ? 27th March 2011)

Summary
?Influenza activity remained at low levels in Ireland during week 12 2011.
oThe sentinel GP influenza‐like illness (ILI) consultation rate was 9.4 per 100,000 population in week 12 2011, a slight increase compared to the updated rate of 6.3 per 100,000 reported during week 11 2011.
oILI rates remain below baseline levels and are low in all age groups
oThe proportion of influenza?related calls to GP Out‐of‐Hours services remained at low levels in week 12 2011.
oThe proportion of influenza positive specimens detected by the NVRL decreased in week 12 2011 to 0.8%, compared to 3.4% in the previous week.
oOnly one positive influenza specimen (influenza B) was detected in week 12 2011.
oOne confirmed influenza case was admitted to hospital during week 12 2011.
oNo confirmed influenza cases have been admitted to ICU since February 17th 2011.
oTo date (March 30th 2011) this season, 939 confirmed influenza cases have been hospitalised, 122 cases have been admitted to ICU and 26 deaths have been reported to HPSC.
oNo new outbreaks of influenza/ILI have been reported since week 5 2011. As of March 30th 2011, 14 influenza/ILI outbreaks have been reported to HPSC this season.
oThe proportion of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) positive detections decreased in week 12 2011, and are now slightly below average for the time of year.

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http://www.hpsc.ie/hpsc/A-Z/Respira...lanceReports/20102011Season/File,12532,en.pdf
 
Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 12; 26 fatalities

Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 12; 26 fatalities

Influenza Surveillance in Ireland ? Weekly Report
Influenza Week 13 2011 (28th March ? 3rd April 2011)

Summary
?Influenza activity remained at low levels in Ireland during week 13 2011.
oThe sentinel GP influenza‐like illness (ILI) consultation rate was 7.1 per 100,000 population in week 13 2011, a slight decrease compared to the updated rate of 8.9 per 100,000 reported during week 12 2011.
oILI rates remain below baseline levels and are low in all age groups
oThe proportion of influenza?related calls to GP Out‐of‐Hours services remained at low levels in week 13 2011.
oThe proportion of influenza positive specimens detected by the NVRL increased slightly in week 13 2011 to 3.6%, compared to 1.4% in the previous week.
oFour positive influenza specimens (one influenza A (H1N1 2009) and three influenza B) were detected in week 13 2011.
oNo confirmed influenza cases were admitted to hospital during week 13 2011.
oNo confirmed influenza cases have been admitted to ICU since February 17th 2011.
oTo date (6th April 2011) this season, 942 confirmed influenza cases have been hospitalised, 122 cases have been admitted to ICU and 27 deaths have been reported to HPSC.
oNo new outbreaks of influenza/ILI have been reported since week 5 2011. As of 6th April 2011, 14 influenza/ILI outbreaks have been reported to HPSC this season.
oThe proportion of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) positive detections decreased in week 13 2011, and are now at expected levels for the time of year.

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http://www.hpsc.ie/hpsc/A-Z/Respira...lanceReports/20102011Season/File,12548,en.pdf
 
Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 13; 27 fatalities

Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 13; 27 fatalities

Influenza Surveillance in Ireland ? Weekly Report
Influenza Week 14 2011 (4th ? 10th April 2011)

Summary
?Influenza activity remained at low levels in Ireland during week 14 2011.
oThe sentinel GP influenza‐like illness (ILI) consultation rate was 5.2 per 100,000 population in week 14 2011, a decrease compared to the updated rate of 8.3 per 100,000 reported during week 13 2011.
oILI rates remain below baseline levels and are low in all age groups
oThe proportion of influenza?related calls to GP Out‐of‐Hours services remained at low levels in week 14 2011.
oThe proportion of influenza positive specimens detected by the NVRL decreased in week 14 2011 to 1.9%, compared to 3.9% in the previous week.
oTwo positive influenza B specimens were detected in week 14 2011.
oTwo confirmed influenza cases were admitted to hospital during week 14 2011.
oNo confirmed influenza cases have been admitted to ICU since February 17th 2011.
oTo date (13th April 2011) this season, 942 confirmed influenza cases have been hospitalised, 122 cases have been admitted to ICU and 27 deaths have been reported to HPSC.
oNo new outbreaks of influenza/ILI have been reported since week 5 2011. As of 13th April 2011, 14 influenza/ILI outbreaks have been reported to HPSC this season.
oThe proportion of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) positive detections decreased in week 14 2011, and are now at expected levels for the time of year.

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http://www.hpsc.ie/hpsc/A-Z/Respira...lanceReports/20102011Season/File,12558,en.pdf
 
Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 14; 27 fatalities

Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 14; 27 fatalities

Influenza Surveillance in Ireland ? Weekly Report
Influenza Weeks 15 & 16 2011 (11th ? 24th April 2011)

Summary
?Influenza activity remained at low levels in Ireland during weeks 15 and 16 2011.
oThe sentinel GP influenza‐like illness (ILI) consultation rate was 3.1 per 100,000 population in week 16 2011, a slight decrease compared to 3.6 per 100,000 reported during week 15 2011.
oILI rates remain below baseline levels and are low in all age groups
oThe proportion of influenza?related calls to GP Out‐of‐Hours services remained at low levels during weeks 15 and 16 2011.
oThere were no confirmed influenza positive specimens detected by the NVRL during weeks 15 and 16 2011.
oThere were no confirmed influenza cases admitted to hospital during weeks 15 and 16 2011.
oNo confirmed influenza cases have been admitted to ICU since February 17th 2011.
oTo date (27th April 2011) this season, 942 confirmed influenza cases have been hospitalised, 122 cases have been admitted to ICU and 31* deaths have been reported to HPSC.
oNo new general outbreaks of influenza/ILI have been reported since week 5 2011. As of 27th April 2011, 14 influenza/ILI outbreaks have been reported to HPSC this season.
oThe proportion of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) positive detections decreased in weeks 15 and 16 2011, and remains at expected levels for the time of year.

* It should be noted that the number of influenza-associated deaths for the 2010/2011 influenza season increased since the last influenza surveillance report, due to the availability of further information on cases that had been referred to the coroner.

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http://www.hpsc.ie/hpsc/A-Z/Respira...lanceReports/20102011Season/File,12583,en.pdf
 
Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 16; 31 fatalities

Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 16; 31 fatalities

Influenza Surveillance in Ireland ? Weekly Report
Influenza Weeks 17 & 18 2011 (25th April ? 8th May 2011)

Summary
?
Influenza activity remained at low levels in Ireland during weeks 17 and 18 2011.
o
The sentinel GP influenza‐like illness (ILI) consultation rate was 1.7 per 100,000 population in week 18 2011, a decrease compared to 4.8 per 100,000 reported during week 17 2011.
o
ILI rates remain below baseline levels and are low in all age groups
o
The proportion of influenza?related calls to GP Out‐of‐Hours services remained at low levels during weeks 17 and 18 2011.
o
There was one confirmed influenza B positive specimen detected by the NVRL during weeks 17 and 18 2011.
o
The virus strains circulating during the 2010/2011 season were well matched to the current influenza vaccine.
o
There were no confirmed influenza cases admitted to hospital during weeks 17 and 18 2011.
o
No confirmed influenza cases have been admitted to ICU since February 17th 2011.
o
To date (11th May 2011) this season, 943 confirmed influenza cases have been hospitalised, 122 cases have been admitted to ICU and 33 deaths have been reported to HPSC.
o
No new general outbreaks of influenza/ILI have been reported since week 5 2011. As of 11th May 2011, 14 influenza/ILI outbreaks have been reported to HPSC this season.
o
Detections of parainfluenza virus type‐3 (PIV‐3) have increased in recent weeks. PIV‐3 usually peaks in late spring/early summer; therefore this increase is not unexpected.
o
The proportion of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) positive detections for weeks 17 and 18 2011 remained low and as expected for the time of year.

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http://www.hpsc.ie/hpsc/A-Z/Respira...lanceReports/20102011Season/File,12633,en.pdf
 
Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 18; 33 fatalities

Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 18; 33 fatalities

Influenza Surveillance in Ireland ? Weekly Report
Influenza Weeks 19 & 20 2011 (9th ‐ 22nd May 2011)

Summary
?Influenza activity remained at low levels in Ireland during weeks 19 and 20 2011.
oThe sentinel GP influenza‐like illness (ILI) consultation rate was 5.3 per 100,000 population in week 20 2011, a slight increase compared to 2.3 per 100,000 reported during week 19 2011.
oILI rates remain below baseline levels and are low in all age groups
oThe proportion of influenza?related calls to GP Out‐of‐Hours services remained at low levels during weeks 19 and 20 2011.
oThere was one confirmed influenza B positive specimen detected by the NVRL during weeks 19 and 20 2011.
oThe virus strains circulating during this season were well matched to the current influenza vaccine.
oThere was one confirmed influenza case admitted to hospital during week 20 2011.
oNo confirmed influenza cases have been admitted to ICU since February 17th 2011.
oTo date (25th May 2011) this season, 945 confirmed influenza cases have been hospitalised, 122 cases have been admitted to ICU and 33 deaths have been reported to HPSC.
oNo new general outbreaks of influenza/ILI have been reported since week 5 2011. As of 25th May 2011, 14 influenza/ILI outbreaks have been reported to HPSC this season.
oThe proportion of respiratory syncytial virus positive detections for weeks 19 and 20 2011 remained low and as expected for the time of year.
oDetections of parainfluenza virus type‐3 (PIV‐3) decreased in weeks 19 and 20 2011, following an increase in activity in late April/early May. PIV‐3 usually peaks in late spring/early summer.
oSporadic detections of adenovirus and PIV‐1 have been reported in weeks 19 and 20 2011.
oThis is the last influenza report for the 2010/2011 influenza season. HPSC will be producing a fortnightly summary report over the summer period.

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http://www.hpsc.ie/hpsc/A-Z/Respira...lanceReports/20102011Season/File,12644,en.pdf
 
Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 20; 33 fatalities

Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 20; 33 fatalities

Influenza Surveillance in Ireland ? Summary Report
Influenza Weeks 21 ‐ 23 2011 (23rd May ? 12th June 2011)

Summary
?All indicators of influenza activity in Ireland continue to remain at low levels.
?The sentinel GP influenza‐like illness (ILI) consultation rates remained low and below baseline levels during weeks 21‐23 2011.
oThe ILI consultation rate was 2.7 per 100,000 population in week 21 2011, 2.8 per 100,000 population in week 22 2011 and 2.7 per 100,000 population in week 23 2011.
oILI rates in all age groups were at low levels
?The proportion of influenza?related calls to GP Out‐of‐Hours services remained at low levels during weeks 21 ‐ 23 2011.
?No positive influenza specimens were detected by the National Virus Reference Laboratory (NVRL) from sentinel or non‐sentinel sources during weeks 21 ‐ 23 2011.
?The virus strains circulating during the 2010/2011 season were well matched to the current influenza vaccine.
?No confirmed influenza cases were admitted to hospital or ICU during weeks 21 ‐ 23 2011.
?Since week 40 2010, 947 confirmed influenza cases have been hospitalised, 122 cases have been admitted to ICU and 34 deaths have been reported to HPSC.
?No new general outbreaks of influenza/ILI have been reported since week 5 2011. As of 16th June 2011, 14 influenza/ILI outbreaks have been reported to HPSC this season.
?During weeks 21 ‐ 23 2011, the NVRL tested 215 sentinel and non‐sentinel respiratory specimens. Four non‐sentinel specimens were positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), two were positive for Adenovirus, two were positive for parainfluenza virus (PIV‐1) type 1 and eleven were positive for PIV‐3.
?As of 3rd June 2011, the influenza season has finished in the temperate countries of the northern hemisphere with only sporadic influenza virus detections occurring. Transmission in tropical countries of the Americas and sub‐Saharan Africa has continued to decline. An unconfirmed media account has reported that new cases of influenza A (H1N1 2009) were detected in Bolivia in late May along with an increase in severe respiratory infections. South Africa has reported an increase in influenza virus detections, primarily influenza A (H1N1 2009), consistent with the start of their winter influenza season. Although, Australia had previously noted unusual out‐of‐season influenza virus transmission, rates of detection have recently decreased and levels of ILI have remained low in the majority of surveillance systems reporting. Seasonal transmission does not appear to have started in other temperate countries of the southern hemisphere. http://www.who.int/csr/disease/influenza/en/

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http://www.hpsc.ie/hpsc/A-Z/Respira...anceReports/Interseason2011/File,12714,en.pdf
 
Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 23; 34 fatalities

Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 23; 34 fatalities

Influenza Surveillance in Ireland ? Summary Report
Influenza Weeks 24 & 25 2011 (13th ? 26th June 2011)

?All indicators of influenza activity in Ireland continue to remain at low levels.
?The sentinel GP influenza‐like illness (ILI) consultation rates remained low and below baseline levels during weeks 24 and 25 2011.
oThe ILI consultation rate was 5.2 per 100,000 population in week 24 2011 and 1.5 per 100,000 in week 25 2011.
oILI rates in all age groups were at low levels
?The proportion of influenza?related calls to GP Out‐of‐Hours services remained at low levels during weeks 24 and 25 2011.
?No positive influenza specimens were detected by the National Virus Reference Laboratory (NVRL) from sentinel or non‐sentinel sources during weeks 24 and 25 2011.
?No confirmed influenza cases were admitted to hospital or ICU during weeks 24 and 25 2011.
?Since week 40 2010, 947 confirmed influenza cases have been hospitalised, 122 cases have been admitted to ICU and 34 deaths have been reported to HPSC.
?No new general outbreaks of influenza/ILI have been reported since week 5 2011.
?During weeks 24 and 25 2011, the NVRL tested 100 sentinel and non‐sentinel respiratory specimens. One non‐sentinel specimen was positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and five were positive for parainfluenza virus type‐3 during this period.
?As of 1st July 2011, influenza activity in the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere is at baseline inter‐seasonal levels. Transmission in tropical areas is low overall with focal areas of transmission noted in a few countries of Central America and northern South America, western and eastern regions of sub‐Saharan Africa, and tropical Asia. The influenza season has now started in South Africa and may be starting in Australia as well. South Africa has continued to report increasing numbers of both mild and severe cases, primarily related to influenza A (H1N1) 2009. Australia has noted a recent increase in emergency room visits due to ILI and significantly increased notifications of influenza activity in the states of South Australia and Queensland. http://www.who.int/csr/disease/influenza/en/

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http://www.hpsc.ie/hpsc/A-Z/Respira...anceReports/Interseason2011/File,12740,en.pdf
 
Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 25; 34 fatalities

Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 25; 34 fatalities

Influenza Surveillance in Ireland ? Summary Report
Influenza Weeks 26 & 27 2011 (27th June ? 10th July 2011)

Summary
?
All indicators of influenza activity in Ireland continue to remain at low levels.
?
The sentinel GP influenza‐like illness (ILI) consultation rates remained low and below baseline levels during weeks 26 and 27 2011.
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The ILI consultation rate was 0.9 per 100,000 population in week 26 2011 and 2.4 per 100,000 in week 27 2011.
o
ILI rates in all age groups were at low levels
?
The proportion of influenza?related calls to GP Out‐of‐Hours services remained at low levels during weeks 26 and 27 2011.
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No positive influenza specimens were detected by the National Virus Reference Laboratory (NVRL) from sentinel or non‐sentinel sources during weeks 26 and 27 2011.
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No confirmed influenza cases were admitted to hospital or ICU during weeks 26 and 27 2011.
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Since week 40 2010, 947 confirmed influenza cases have been hospitalised, 122 cases have been admitted to ICU and 37 deaths have been reported to HPSC.?
No new general outbreaks of influenza/ILI have been reported since week 5 2011.
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During weeks 26 and 27 2011, the NVRL tested 79 sentinel and non‐sentinel respiratory specimens. One non‐sentinel specimen was positive for parainfluenza virus type 1 (PIV‐1) and four were positive for parainfluenza virus type‐3 during this period.
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http://www.hpsc.ie/hpsc/A-Z/Respira...anceReports/Interseason2011/File,12747,en.pdf
 
Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 25; 37 fatalities

Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 25; 37 fatalities

Link to Weeks 26,27: http://www.hpsc.ie/hpsc/A-Z/Respira...anceReports/Interseason2011/File,12747,en.pdf

Influenza Surveillance in Ireland ? Summary Report
Influenza Weeks 28 & 29 2011 (11th ? 24th July 2011)

Summary
?All indicators of influenza activity in Ireland continue to remain at low levels.
?The sentinel GP influenza‐like illness (ILI) consultation rates remained low and below baseline levels during weeks 28 and 29 2011.
oThe ILI consultation rate was 1.6 per 100,000 population in week 28 2011 and 2.5 per 100,000 in week 29 2011.
oILI rates in all age groups were at low levels
?The proportion of influenza?related calls to GP Out‐of‐Hours services remained at low levels during weeks 28 and 29 2011.
?No positive influenza specimens were detected by the National Virus Reference Laboratory (NVRL) from sentinel or non‐sentinel sources during weeks 28 and 29 2011.
?No confirmed influenza cases were admitted to hospital or ICU during weeks 28 and 29 2011.
?Since week 40 2010, 947 confirmed influenza cases have been hospitalised, 122 cases have been admitted to ICU and 37 deaths have been reported to HPSC.
?No new general outbreaks of influenza/ILI have been reported since week 5 2011.
?During weeks 28 and 29 2011, the NVRL tested 77 sentinel and non‐sentinel respiratory specimens. One non‐sentinel specimen was positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and two were positive for parainfluenza virus type‐3 (PIV‐3) during this period.
? As of 15th July 2011, influenza activity in the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere remains at baseline inter‐seasonal levels. Countries in the tropical zone mostly report low influenza activity but with some transmission reported in countries of the Americas, western Africa, and southern Asia. The influenza season is ongoing in South Africa though it appears to have recently peaked. Some detailed preliminary information is now available for severe cases in South Africa. In Australia, the season appears to have started with notable increases in influenza‐like illness (ILI) consultations and confirmed cases. The most common virus detected nationally in Australia is influenza A(H1N1)2009, though this is not consistent in every state. http://www.who.int/csr/disease/influenza/en/
Influenza

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http://www.hpsc.ie/hpsc/A-Z/Respira...anceReports/Interseason2011/File,12782,en.pdf
 
Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 29; 37 fatalities

Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 29; 37 fatalities

Influenza Surveillance in Ireland ? Summary Report
Influenza Weeks 32 & 33 2011 (8th ? 21st August 2011)

Summary
?All indicators of influenza activity in Ireland have continued to remain at low levels.
?The sentinel GP influenza‐like illness (ILI) consultation rates remained low and below baseline levels during weeks 32 and 33 2011.
oThe ILI consultation rate was 0.4 per 100,000 population in week 32 2011 and 0.9 per 100,000 in week 33 2011.
oILI rates in all age groups were at low levels
?The proportion of influenza?related calls to GP Out‐of‐Hours services has remained at low levels during the summer period.
?No positive influenza specimens were detected by the National Virus Reference Laboratory (NVRL) from sentinel or non‐sentinel sources during weeks 32 and 33 2011. One sentinel specimen was confirmed positive for influenza A (H3) during week 31 2011; this is the first positive influenza specimen detected this summer. It is not unusual to detect sporadic influenza cases during the summer period.
?There have been no reports of confirmed influenza cases admitted to hospital or of any influenza‐associated deaths occurring during the summer period.
?No new general outbreaks of influenza/ILI have been reported since week 5 2011.
?During weeks 32 and 33 2011, the NVRL tested 64 sentinel and non‐sentinel respiratory specimens. One non‐sentinel specimen was positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during this period. During the summer period, there have been sporadic reports of adenovirus, RSV, parainfluenza virus type 1 (PIV‐1), PIV‐2 and PIV‐3. The predominant virus detected this summer has been PIV‐3.

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http://www.hpsc.ie/hpsc/A-Z/Respira...veillanceReports/Summer2011/File,12843,en.pdf
 
Re: Influenza Surveillance Reports 2010-2011 - Weeks 40 - 33; 37 fatalities

Woman who died from swine flu suffered heart tears, inquest told Dublin Coroner's Court

Sat, Mar 9, 2013, 00:00
First published:
Sat, Mar 9, 2013, 00:00


A pregnant woman who died from swine flu suffered tears to her heart as doctors changed her ECMO life-support system, an inquest heard. The Mater hospital has recently changed the method of ECMO cannula replacement to reduce the risk of injury, the court heard.
Sandrine Mallea (36), a mother of two from Mauritius living in Shankill, Co Dublin, died at the Mater hospital on February 26th, 2011, following complications arising from the virus.
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http://www.irishtimes.com/news/woma...inquest-told-dublin-coroner-s-court-1.1320291
 
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