2003 - 2004 Texas Influenza Surveillance Information
The flu activity level for Texas, week 49, 11/30/03 to 12/6/03, is widespread.
Widespread means there is increased flu activity, influenza-like illness or positive lab result, in at least half of the state's public health regions. There are 11 public health regions in Texas, and flu activity has been reported and/or identified in 6 of those regions, (PHRs 3,6,7,8,9, and 11).
Influenza A H3 continues to be the dominant strain in circulation. Strain identification of influenza B is still pending.
A map of Public Health Regions in Texas.
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