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FluView : 2014-2015 Influenza Season ; Week 43 ending October 25, 2014
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October 31, 2014
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Journal Article:FluView
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Description:Synopsis: During week 43 (October 19-25, 2014), influenza activity was low in the United States.
o Viral Surveillance: Of 7,449 specimens tested and reported by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories during week 43, 320 (4.3%) were positive for influenza.
o Pneumonia and Influenza Mortality: The proportion of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza (P&I) was below the epidemic threshold.
o Influenza-associated Pediatric Deaths: No influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported.
o Outpatient Illness Surveillance: The proportion of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness (ILI) was 1.4%, which is below the national baseline of 2.0%. All 10 regions reported ILI below region-specific baseline levels. One state experienced low ILI activity; Puerto Rico, New York City and 49 states experienced minimal ILI activity; and the District of Columbia had insufficient data.
o Geographic Spread of Influenza: The geographic spread of influenza in Guam was reported as widespread; one state reported regional activity; Puerto Rico and eight states reported local activity; the U.S. Virgin Islands and 32 states reported sporadic activity; and the District of Columbia and nine states reported no influenza activity.
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