Washtenaw County Flu Activity

April 26, 2013:  

 
The influenza season is finally winding down in Washtenaw County.  This has been an unusually long flu season.  Flu-related hospitalizations in Washtenaw residents are dropping. Persons 50 years and older represent the vast majority of hospitalized cases.   The flu-associated deaths occurred in older persons who had multiple underlying chronic conditions. 
 
Influenza B has become the dominant strain in the past month.  Respiratory illness rates in Washtenaw schools and child care centers are decreasing.  Flu curves and hospitalization data from current and previous seasons are available below.
 

Influenza-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths
in Washtenaw Residents: 2012-13*

Total Hospitalizations

Hospitalizations
Week of
April 14 - 20

 Total adult deaths Total child deaths

 198

 3

6

0 

*Flu Season starting Sept 30, 2012

Influenza Activity for Current Season

Local flu activity (pdf) in 2012-13 season.  **Note:  lab reports can be delayed and the curve will be updated as more information is received**

Influenza Activity for Past Seasons

Summary of flu-associated hospitalizations and deaths in 2011-12 season (pdf)

Local flu activity in 2011-12 season (pdf)

Summary of flu-associated hospitalizations and deaths in 2010-11 season (pdf)

Local flu activity in 2010-11 season (pdf)

Local flu activity in 2009-10 season (pdf)

Local flu activity in 2008-09 season (pdf)

Local flu activity in 2007-08 season (pdf)

Local flu activity in 2006-07 season (pdf)

Local flu activity in 2005-06 season (pdf)

Local flu activity in 2004-05 season (pdf)

Local flu activity in 2003-04 season (pdf)

 

Washtenaw County Public Health Influenza Information web page

  

page updated 4/26/13

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