2005 - 2006 Texas Influenza Surveillance Information

The flu activity level for the week ending April 15, 2006 remains sporadic. Limited flu activity was reported in all 11 regions of the state. Flu activity across the state is greatly reduced

Reports were received from all 11 Health Service Regions (HSRs) for week 15. Only HSR 1 reported an increase in flu activity. Activity remained about the same in HSR 8. A decrease in flu activity was reported in HSRs 2/3, 4/5N, 6/5S, 7, 9/10, and 11. For a map of Health Service Regions, please visit the following website:

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/regions/state.shtm

During week 15, culture confirmed influenza A was identified in Harris County (majority identified was influenza B).

Culture confirmed influenza B was identified in Bell, Brazos, and Harris Counties during week 15.

No institutional outbreaks or school closures were reported.

For more information on flu surveillance activities in the State of Texas, please visit the following website:

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/disease/influenza/surveillance/

Data from the Sentinel Provider Surveillance Network (SPSN) shows the level of influenza-like illness (ILI) has decreased from the previous week.

Percentage of Physician Visits Due to Influenza-Like Illness
Texas Sentinel Providers Surveillance Network
2005-2006 Season

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Statewide Influenza Activity For the Week Ending April 15, 2006

(MMWR Week 15)

*Influenza activity level corresponds to current MMWR week only and does not reflect previous weeks’ activity.

2005 - 2006 Texas Influenza Surveillance Information --- Flu Reports

For the week ending: 10/15/05; 10/22/05; 10/29/05; 11/05/05; 11/12/05; 11/19/05; 11/26/05; 12/10/05; 12/17/05;
12/24/05; 1/07/06; 1/14/06; 1/21/06; 1/28/06; 2/04/06; 2/11/06; 2/18/06; 2/25/06; 3/04/06; 3/11/06; 3/18/06; 3/26/06 4/01/06 4/08/06 4/15/06 4/22/06 4/29/06 5/12/06 5/19/06 5/20/06

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