CDC
During week 10 (March 2 - 8, 2008), influenza activity continued to decrease in the United States.
One thousand nine hundred thirty-six (21.6%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories were positive for influenza.
The proportion of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza [...]
As ususal, posting data well behind the actual date. This is through March 1.
CDC
Two thousand four hundred one (27.2%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories were positive for influenza.
The proportion of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza was above the epidemic threshold [...]
This afternoon, the Rochester New York area experienced a foreshadowing of what medical care might be like during a pandemic. It wasn’t pretty.
Rochester and Monroe County are in the grips of influenza. The local hospitals are overflowing with folks complaining of cough, fatigue, aches and pains and for many elderly, confusion and disorientation.
As the demand [...]
Tags: Commentary · Influenza · Medicine · Original writing · Pandemic
CDC
During week 8 (February 17 - 23, 2008), influenza activity decreased slightly in the United States.
Two thousand three hundred twenty-one (30.0%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories were positive for influenza.
The proportion of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza was [...]
Though the week ending February 9, 2008, we have had five consecutive weeks with the national influenza rate above epidemic levels.
CDC Influenza
Tags: Analysis · Influenza · Medicine · Original writing
We’re just above the epidemic threshold for influenza, according to the CDC. These might be the first pediatric deaths this flu season.
It’s not too late to get the vaccine. I noted at the hospital today that the place was packed with respiratory patients. All the hospitals are packed.
R News
The New York State Health Department reports [...]
With a grain of salt due to being reported by the NY Times.
NY Times
As long as flu has been recognized, people have asked, Why winter? The very name, “influenza,” is an Italian word that some historians proposed, originated in the mid-18th century as influenza di freddo, or “influence of the cold.”
Flu season in northern latitudes [...]
DVIDS
by Army Spc. Stephanie Homan
Multi-National Corps-Iraq Public Affairs Office
As the seasons change and temperatures drop in Iraq, the potential for illness increases. One of the most prevalent of these illnesses is influenza. Troops lined up in Al Faw Palace to receive their vaccination from the virus Wednesday and Friday.
Influenza is an airborne transmittable respiratory illness [...]
Tags: Influenza · Medicine · Military
