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 [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Influenza'
Influenza - Week 10 2008
March 15th, 2008 · Comments Off
Influenza - Week 9 2008
March 12th, 2008 · Comments Off
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 [...]
Shadow of the Pandemic
March 10th, 2008 · 16 Comments
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
Influenza Week 8 2008
February 29th, 2008 · Comments Off
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 [...]
Influenza 2008 - Week 6
February 19th, 2008 · Comments Off
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
Two Children Dead of Flu
February 6th, 2008 · Comments Off
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 [...]
