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Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011-2012 Flu Season (Peaked Week 2)

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Season 2010-2011 can be found: http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=152237

Week 40:
In regard to disease clusters, 6 outbreak events were reported, including 1 shigellosis cluster and 1 influenza-like infection cluster in the Taipei Area, 1 typhoid fever cluster in the North Area, 1 upper respiratory infection cluster in the Central Area, and 2 pertussis clusters in the Taipei Area and the North Area.

Influenza：Influenza type B virus is the dominant influenza virus strain currently circulating in the community according to the respiratory virus surveillance data.

Enterovirus：The overall ER consultation rate for enterovirus infection slightly increased, but it is lower than the epidemic threshold...

Dengue Fever：Most of the indigenous cases of dengue fever that were confirmed this summer live in Lingya District, Kaohsiung City, and the epidemic has spread to San Min District during the past weeks, mainly in the townships between the two districts. The number of confirmed cases found in Cianjhen District, Kaohsiung City has been on the rise. In addition, geographic clusters of indigenous dengue fever cases have been reported in Taipei City and Penghu County, the epidemic and the confirmed cases continued to increase. Detections of sporadic cases in New Taipei City, Tainan City and Pingtung County have been reported...
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Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

Week 41:
In regard to disease clusters, 5 outbreak events were reported, including 2 diarrhea cluster in the Central Area and the South Area, 1 upper respiratory infection cluster in the Taipei Area, 1 dengue fever in the Taipei Area, and 1 varicella cluster in the South Area.

Enterovirus：The overall ER consultation rate for enterovirus infection continued to increase, but it is lower than the epidemic threshold...

Dengue Fever： Most of the indigenous cases of dengue fever that were confirmed this summer live in Lingya District, Kaohsiung City, and the epidemic was slightly slow down during the past weeks. Nevertheless, the number of confirmed cases has increased rapidly in San Min District, Kaohsiung City, mainly in the townships between the two districts, as more and more confirmed cases were found in Cianjhen District and Fongshan District, Kaohsiung City. In addition, geographic clusters of indigenous dengue fever cases have been reported in Taipei City, Penghu County, Tainan City and Pingtung Country, and the number of confirmed cases continued to
increase.

Influenza： Although influenza type B virus is currently the dominant influenza virus strain circulating in the community according to the respiratory virus surveillance data, more and more confirmed cases caused by influenza type A (H3) virus have been reported.
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Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

Week 42:
In regard to disease clusters, 7 outbreak events were reported, including 2 diarrhea clusters in the Kao-Ping Area, 2 upper respiratory infection clusters in the Central Area and South Area, 2 influenza-like illness clusters in the Central Area and East Area, and 1 varicella cluster in the Central Area.

Influenza： Taiwan?s influenza epidemic situation has not worsened significantly. Although influenza type B virus is currently the dominant influenza virus strain circulating in the community according to the respiratory virus surveillance data, more and more confirmed cases caused by influenza type A (H3) virus have been reported. Taiwan CDC will be closely monitoring the epidemic situation.

Enterovirus：The overall ER consultation rate for enterovirus infection declined slightly this week after increasing continuously for two weeks, and the rate is lower than the epidemic threshold. Although coxsackie A virus is still the dominant enterovirus strain currently circulating in the community according to the virus surveillance data, detections of mild cases of enterovirus 71 and cases of enterovirus infection with severe complications have been reported recently.

Dengue Fever： Most of the indigenous cases of dengue fever that were confirmed this summer live in Lingya District, Kaohsiung City. Although the epidemic slightly slowed down during the past weeks, the number of confirmed cases increased continuously in San Min District, Kaohsiung City during the same period. The number of confirmed cases reported in San Min District was more than that in Lingya District during the past two weeks. In addition, more and more confirmed cases were reported in Cianjhen District and Fongshan District, Kaohsiung City, mainly in the townships between the two districts. Furthermore, geographic clusters of indigenous dengue fever cases have been reported in Taipei City, Penghu County, Tainan City and Pingtung County, and the number of confirmed cases continued to increase.
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Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

Week 43:
In regard to disease clusters, 4 outbreak events were reported, including 2 upper respiratory infection clusters in the Central Area and South Area, 1 influenza-like illness clusters in the Kao-Ping Area, and 1 diarrhea clusters in the Central Area.

Influenza：Taiwan?s influenza epidemic situation has increased slightly. Influenza type B virus is currently the dominant influenza virus strain circulating in the community according to the respiratory virus surveillance data.

Enterovirus：The numbers of mild cases of enterovirus 71 and cases of enterovirus infection with severe complications still continue to increase.

Dengue Fever：Dengue fever epidemic continued to rise nationwide. Most of the confirmed cases live in Kaohsiung City, Penghu County and Pingtung County, and the numbers of cases in these three areas continue to increase.
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Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

Week 44:
In regard to disease clusters, 5 outbreak events were reported, including 2 upper respiratory infection clusters in the Taipei Area and South Area, 1 shigellosis cluster in the South Area, 1 dengue fever cluster in the Taipei Area and 1 fever of unknown origin cluster in the Taipei Area.

Influenza： The number of influenza cases in Taiwan began to increase slightly. As observed from the community respiratory virus surveillance data, the dominant virus switched from adenovirus into influenza virus during the 42nd week. Currently, influenza type B virus is the dominant influenza virus strain circulating in the community according to the respiratory virus surveillance data.

Dengue Fever： The trend of high numbers of dengue fever cases has not been reversed yet and local outbreaks have primarily occurred in Kaohsiung City, Penghu County and Pingtung County. So far, dengue activity has peaked twice, once during week 42 and once during week 43, and the epidemic has not reversed yet...

Enterovirus：The enterovirus infection epidemic has not decreased significantly...
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Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

Week 45:
In regard to disease clusters, 5 outbreak events were reported, including 2 diarrhea clusters in the Taipei Area and East Area, 2 influenza-like illness clusters in the Central Area and East Area, and 1 dengue fever cluster in the North Area.

Influenza：The number of influenza cases in Taiwan continued to increase slightly. As observed from the community respiratory virus surveillance data, influenza virus is the dominant virus and influenza type B virus is the dominant influenza virus strain circulating in the community.

Enterovirus：The enterovirus infection epidemic has been on the rise. The ER consultation rate increased slightly this week after declining for three weeks.

Dengue Fever： The dengue fever epidemic is still at its peak. Although the number of dengue fever cases has decreased slightly in the past two weeks, the epidemic in Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County has not been reversed yet.
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Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

Week 46:
In regard to disease clusters, 3 outbreak events were reported, including 2 diarrhea clusters in the Taipei Area and the North Area, and 1 amoebiasis cluster in the Taipei Area.

Enterovirus：The enterovirus infection epidemic has been on the rise. The ER consultation rate increased rapidly this week. According to the community virus surveillance data, enterovirus 71 was the secondary dominant strain, which was preceded by Coxsackie A. Mild cases of enterovirus 71 and cases of enterovirus infection with severe complications were still increasing...

Dengue Fever： The dengue fever epidemic is still at its peak. The number of confirmed cases rose significantly during the 45th
week, recording the highest numberof confirmed cases so far. Local outbreaks have primarily occurred in Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County. The number of confirmed cases continued to increase. New confirmed cases were reported in Penghu County and Tainan City after the epidemic slowed down. Nevertheless, the epidemic is still ongoing...

Influenza： The number of influenza cases in Taiwan continued to increase slightly. As observed from the community respiratory virus surveillance data, influenza virus is the dominant virus and influenza type B virus is the dominant influenza virus strain circulating in the community.
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Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

Week 47:
In regard to disease clusters, 3 outbreak events were reported, including 1 influenza- like illness cluster in the Central Area, 1 diarrhea cluster in the Taipei Area, and 1 dengue fever cluster in the South Area.

Enterovirus：The enterovirus infection epidemic has been on the rise. The ER consultation rate has been increasing for three weeks. According to the community virus surveillance data, enterovirus 71 was the secondary dominant strain, which was preceded by Coxsackie A.

Dengue Fever： The dengue fever epidemic is still at its peak. Local outbreaks have primarily occurred in Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County. Dengue activity has peaked during week 45th and 46th.

Influenza： The number of influenza cases in Taiwan continued to increase slightly. Asobserved from the community respiratory virus surveillance data, the percent of specimens tested positive for influenza rose significantly in week 45th and influenza type B virus is the dominant influenza virus strain circulating in the community.
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Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

Week 48:
In regard to disease clusters, 6 outbreak events were reported, including 4 upper respiratory infection clusters in the Taipei Area and Central Area, 1 influenza- like illness cluster in the East Area, and 1 diarrhea cluster in the Taipei Area.

Enterovirus：The enterovirus infection epidemic has been on the rise. Although the ER consultation rate declined slightly this week, mild cases of enterovirus 71 and cases of enterovirus infection with severe complications were still happened. The confirmed cases have primarily occurred in central and southern Taiwan.

Dengue Fever： The dengue fever epidemic is still at its peak. Local outbreaks have primarily occurred in Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County.

Influenza： The number of influenza cases in Taiwan continued to increase slightly. As observed from the community respiratory virus surveillance data, the percent of specimens tested positive for influenza rose rapidly in week 46th and influenza type B virus is the dominant influenza virus strain circulating in the community.
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Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

Week 49:
In regard to disease clusters, 9 outbreak events were reported, including 3 diarrhea clusters in the North Area and the Kao-Ping Area, 3 influenza- like illness clusters in the Taipei Area, 2 upper respiratory infection clusters in the Taipei Area and Kao-Ping Area, and 1 varicella cluster in the Central Area.

Enterovirus： Although the ER consultation rate for enterovirus infection has been decreasing for 2 weeks, the threat of enterovirus 71 still persists as mild cases of enterovirus 71 and cases of enterovirus infection with severe complications have still been detected.

Dengue Fever： The peak of this year?s dengue fever epidemic should have passed as the epidemic has been on a slow decline. Local outbreaks have primarily occurred in Kaohsiung City. The epidemics in Pingtung County, Penghu County and Tainan City seem to be slowing down.

Influenza： The number of influenza cases in Taiwan continued to increase slightly. Influenza type B virus is the dominant influenza virus strain circulating in the community.
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Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

Week 50:
In regard to disease clusters, 6 outbreak events were reported, including 4 upper respiratory infection clusters in the Taipei Area, 1 influenza- like illness cluster in the North Area, and 1 varicella cluster in the Central Area.

Influenza： As the number of influenza cases in Taiwan continues to increase. Taiwan has now entered the influenza season. Influenza type B virus is the dominant influenza virus strain circulating in the community.

Enterovirus：The enterovirus 71 infection epidemic has been on the rise.

Dengue Fever：The peak of this year?s dengue fever epidemic has passed as the epidemic has begun a slow decline. Local outbreaks have primarily occurred in Kaohsiung City.
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Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

Week 51:
In regard to disease clusters, 7 outbreak events were reported, including 6 influenza- like illness clusters in the Central Area, South Area and East Area, and 1 diarrhea cluster in the North Area.

Enterovirus：The enterovirus 71 infection epidemic has been on the rise.
Dengue Fever：Although the dengue fever epidemic has been slowing down, Taiwan CDC continues to closely monitor the epidemic in San Min District, Fongshan District and Nanzih District in Kaohsiung City. Sporadic cases in Pingtung County, Tainan City and Penghu County have still been reported.
Influenza：The overall level of influenza activity is currently moderate and the number of influenza cases in Taiwan continues to increase. Influenza type B virus is the dominant influenza virus strain circulating in the community.
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Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

Week 52:
In regard to disease clusters, 15 outbreak events were reported, including 9 influenza- like illness clusters in the Taipei Area, North Area, Central Area and East Area, 4 upper respiratory infection clusters in the Central Area, South Area and Kao-Ping Area, and 2 diarrhea clusters in the Taipei Area.

Influenza： The overall level of influenza activity is beginning into peak, and the numbers of outpatient and emergency department visits, and hospitalizations for influenza in Taiwan continue to increase. Influenza type B virus is the dominant influenza virus strain circulating in the community.

Enterovirus：The enterovirus 71 infection epidemic has been on the rise. The ER consultation rate for hand-foot-and-mouth disease has remained high, and the threat of enterovirus 71 still persists as mild cases of enterovirus 71 and cases of enterovirus infection with severe complications have still been detected.

Dengue Fever： Although the dengue fever epidemic has been slowing down, Taiwan CDC continues to closely monitor the epidemic in Kaohsiung City. Sporadic cases in Pingtung County and Tainan City have still been reported.
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Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011

During week 52, influenza activity increased in Taiwan, and seasonal influenza virus type B is predominant in the community.

Of the 421 specimens tested during week 50, 168 (40%) were positive for influenza viruses, 160 (38%) were positive for influenza B viruses, 8 (2%) were positive for influenza AH3 viruses.

There were 72 new complicated influenza infections and 5 reports of death from complicated influenza infection during week 52. Since July 1, 2011, 295 complicated influenza infections have been confirmed, including 211 cases from influenza B virus infection, 75 cases from influenza A virus infection, 7 cases from pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus infection and 2 case due to un-typed influenza A virus infection. 99 cases of complicated influenza infections received the intensive care. Since July 1, 2011, there have been 14 reports of death from complicated influenza infection; 5 from the seasonal H3N2 strain and 9 from the seasonal influenza B strain, respectively.

The number of deaths related to pneumonia and influenza during week 51 was 292, which was above the number of the previous week (236 deaths).

The rate of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness is 1.890%, a 14.8% increase compared with the previous week (1.61%).

The rate of emergency room visits for ILI is 15.90%, a 21.7% increase compared with the previous week (13.07%).

Antigenic characterization: Taiwan CDC has antigenically characterized 221 human influenza viruses [2 pandemic (H1N1) 2009, 28 influenza A (H3), 191 influenza B] since July 1, 2011. 92.9% (n=26) of the influenza A (H3N2) viruses tested were related to the A (H3N2) vaccine component (A/Perth/16/2009). 18.3% (n=35) of the influenza B viruses tested belonged to the B/Victoria lineage and were related to the B component of the 2011-12 influenza vaccine (B/Brisbane/60/2008).

The number of deaths related to P&I for age groups 0–49, 50–64, and greater than 65 years was the highest for adult greater than 65 years of age.
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Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011-2012 Flu Season

Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011-2012 Flu Season

Week 1:
During week 1, influenza activity increased in Taiwan, and seasonal influenza virus type B is predominant in the community. Of the 474 specimens tested during week 51, 2011, 224 (47%) were positive for influenza viruses, 209 (44%) were positive for influenza B viruses, 14 (3%) were positive for influenza AH3 viruses, 1 (<1%) was positive for un-typed influenza A virus.

There were 147 new complicated influenza infections and 6 reports of death from complicated influenza infection during week 1. Since July 1, 2011, 442 complicated influenza infections have been confirmed, including 337 cases from influenza B virus infection, 94 cases from influenza A virus infection, 8 cases from pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus infection and 3 cases due to un-typed influenza A virus infection. 145 cases of complicated influenza infections received the intensive care. Since July 1, 2011, there have been 20 reports of death from complicated influenza infection; 7 from the seasonal H3N2 strain and 13 from the seasonal influenza B strain, respectively.

The number of deaths related to pneumonia and influenza during week 52 was 306, which was comparable with the number of the previous week (305 deaths).

The rate of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness is 2.27%, a 18.8% increase compared with the previous week (1.91%).
The rate of emergency room visits for ILI is 19.08%, a 19.6% increase compared with the previous week (15.95%).

92.9% (n=26) of the influenza A (H3N2) viruses tested were related to the A (H3N2) vaccine component (A/Perth/16/2009). 16.8% (n=35) of the influenza B viruses tested belonged to the B/Victoria lineage and were related to the B component of the 2011-12 influenza vaccine (B/Brisbane/60/2008).
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The overall level of influenza activity has peaked, and influenza type B virus is currently the dominant influenza virus strain circulating in the community. The
influenza activity may reach the highest level around the Lunar New Year. Taiwan CDC continues to closely monitor the development of the influenza epidemic.

The enterovirus 71 infection epidemic has been on the rise. The ER consultation rate for hand-foot-and-mouth disease has remained high, and the threat of
enterovirus 71 still persists as mild cases of enterovirus 71 and cases of enterovirus infection with severe complications have still been detected.
http://www.cdc.gov.tw/lp.asp?ctNode=2682&CtUnit=1288&BaseDSD=7&mp=5
 
Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011-2012 Flu Season (Peaked Week 2)

Week 4:
Influenza activity in Taiwan peaked at week 2; however, the rate of emergency room visits for influenza-like illness continued to increase because clinics had been closed over the Chinese New Year holidays. The rate of emergency room visits for influenza-like illness is expected to decrease gradually when clinics reopen after the holidays. Seasonal influenza virus type B is predominant in the community.

Of the 416 specimens tested during week 2, 2012, 201 (48%) were positive for influenza viruses, 180 (43%) were positive for influenza B viruses, 15 (4%) were positive for influenza AH3 viruses, 5 (1%) was positive for pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus, 1 (<1%) was positive for un-typed influenza A virus.

There were 108 new complicated influenza infections and 10 reports of death from complicated influenza infection during week 4. Since July 1, 2011, 845 complicated influenza infections have been confirmed, including 677 cases from influenza B virus infection, 136 cases from influenza A virus infection, 21 cases from pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus infection and 11 cases due to un-typed influenza A virus infection. 281 cases of complicated influenza infections received the intensive care. Since July 1, 2011, there have been 46 reports of death from complicated influenza infection; 35 from the seasonal influenza B strain, 10 from the seasonal H3N2 strain and 1 from the un-typed influenza A virus, respectively.

The number of deaths related to pneumonia and influenza during week 3 was 344, which was below the number of the previous week (350 deaths).

The rate of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness is 3.36%, a 40% increase compared with the previous week (2.40%).

The rate of emergency room visits for ILI is 24.44%, a 37.5% increase compared with the previous week (17.78%).
http://flu.cdc.gov.tw/lp.asp?ctNode=4091&CtUnit=960&BaseDSD=7&mp=151

Enterovirus：The enterovirus 71 infection epidemic has been on the rise. The ER
consultation rate for hand-foot-and-mouth disease has increased, which might be a
result of a decrease in the number of outpatient services available during the Chinese
New Year holiday.
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Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011-2012 Flu Season (Peaked Week 2)

Summary：Week 5 (Jan. 29? Feb. 4, 2012)
Influenza activity in Taiwan peaked at week 2. Seasonal influenza virus type B is predominant in the community.

Of the 337 specimens tested during week 3, 2012, 173 (51%) were positive for influenza viruses, 158 (47%) were positive for influenza B viruses, 8 (2%) were positive for influenza AH3 viruses, 7 (2%) was positive for pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus.

There were 128 new complicated influenza infections and 8 reports of death from complicated influenza infection during week 5. Since July 1, 2011, 973 complicated influenza infections have been confirmed, including 788 cases from influenza B virus infection, 150 cases from influenza A virus infection, 26 cases from pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus infection and 9 cases due to un-typed influenza A virus infection. 317 cases of complicated influenza infections received the intensive care. Since July 1, 2011, there
have been 54 reports of death from complicated influenza infection; 42 from the seasonal influenza B strain, 10 from the seasonal H3N2 strain, 1 from pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus infection and 1 from the un-typed influenza A virus, respectively.

The number of deaths related to pneumonia and influenza during week 4 was 355, which was below the number of the previous week (361 deaths).

The rate of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness is 2.09%, a 37.6% decrease compared with the rate of the Chinese New Year holidays (3.35%).
The rate of emergency room visits for ILI is 16.53%, a 32.1 % decrease compared with the rate of the Chinese New Year holidays (24.34%).
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Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011-2012 Flu Season (Peaked Week 2)

Week 6:
Influenza activity in Taiwan peaked at week 2. Seasonal influenza virus type B is predominant in the community.

Of the 51 specimens tested during week 4 (Chinese New Year holidays), 2012, 16 (31%) were positive for influenza viruses, 14 (27%) were positive for influenza B viruses, 2 (4%) were positive for influenza AH3 viruses.

There were 92 new complicated influenza infections and 10 reports of death from complicated influenza infection during week 6. Since July 1, 2011, 1065 complicated influenza infections have been confirmed, including 856 cases from influenza B virus infection, 165 cases from influenza A virus infection, 33 cases from pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus infection and 11 cases due to un-typed influenza A virus infection. 357 cases of complicated influenza infections received the intensive care. Since July 1, 2011, there have been 64 reports of death from complicated influenza infection; 50 from the seasonal influenza B strain, 12 from the seasonal H3N2 strain, 1 from pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus infection and 1 from the un-typed influenza A
virus, respectively.

The number of deaths related to pneumonia and influenza during week 5 was 361, which was above the number of the previous week (359 deaths).

The rate of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness is 1.84%, a 12% decrease compared with the rate of previous week (2.09%).

The rate of emergency room visits for ILI is 14.3%, a 13.5 % decrease compared with the rate of previous week (16.53%).
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Re: Taiwan Disease Surveillance 2011-2012 Flu Season (Peaked Week 2)

Week 7:
Influenza activity in Taiwan peaked at week 2. Seasonal influenza virus type B is predominant in the community.

Of the 206 specimens tested during week 5, 2012, 74 (36%) were positive for influenza viruses, 64 (31%) were positive for influenza B viruses, 8 (4%) were positive for influenza AH3 viruses, 2 (1%) were positive for pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus.

There were 58 new complicated influenza infections and 8 reports of death from complicated influenza infection during week 7. Since July 1, 2011, 1123 complicated influenza infections have been confirmed, including 891 cases from influenza B virus infection, 178 cases from influenza A virus infection, 42 cases from pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus infection and 12 cases due to un-typed influenza A virus infection. 376 cases of complicated influenza infections received the intensive care. Since July 1, 2011, there have been 72 reports of death from complicated influenza infection; 57 from the seasonal influenza B strain, 13 from the seasonal H3N2 strain, 1 from pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus infection and 1 from the un-typed influenza A virus, respectively.

The number of deaths related to pneumonia and influenza during week 6 was 383, which was above the number of the previous week (369 deaths).

The rate of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness is 1.72%, a 6.5% decrease compared with the rate of previous week (1.84%).

The rate of emergency room visits for ILI is 13.63%, a 4.7 % decrease compared with the rate of previous week (14.3%).

Antigenic characterization: Taiwan CDC has antigenically characterized 315 human influenza viruses [2 pandemic (H1N1) 2009, 36 influenza A (H3), 277 influenza B] since July 1, 2011. 94.4% (n=34) of the influenza A (H3N2) viruses tested were related to the A (H3N2) vaccine component (A/Perth/16/2009). 13.4% (n=37) of the influenza B viruses tested belonged to the B/Victoria lineage and were related to the B component of the 2011-12 influenza vaccine (B/Brisbane/60/2008).
http://flu.cdc.gov.tw/lp.asp?ctNode=4091&CtUnit=960&BaseDSD=7&mp=151
 
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