Public Health Department
Washtenaw County Flu Activity
March 10, 2010: Local influenza activity is extremely low right now. There was only one case of lab-confirmed novel H1N1 (swine flu) reported in February in Washtenaw County. Respiratory illness rates in schools are still moderate (see flu curve). No seasonal influenza cases have been detected yet in Washtenaw residents for this flu season. It is possible that another wave of H1N1 and/or seasonal flu could occur in the coming months.
See below for local influenza surveillance data, including hospitalizations by age groups.
Hospitalizations and Deaths of Washtenaw Residents with Confirmed Influenza
| Total Hospitalizations* |
Hospitalizations |
Child Deaths* (0 - 17 years) |
Adult Deaths* |
|---|---|---|---|
|
80 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
*Starting August 30, 2009. Note: no deaths due to H1N1 were reported in any Washtenaw residents prior to this date.
Influenza Activity for Current Season
Local flu activity in 2009-10 season (pdf)
Influenza Cases and Hospitalizations by Age Group (pdf). The highest number of hospitalizations have been in 25 - 49 year olds, followed by 5 - 24 year olds and 50-64 year olds. However, 0-4 year olds and 65+ are being hospitalized at a disproportionate rate to being diagnosed with influenza.
Influenza Activity for Past Seasons
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 Resources web page
Page updated 3/10/10
