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2005-2006 Texas Influenza Surveillance Information

2005-2006 Season Summary

The flu activity level for the week ending March 18, 2006 is widespread. Limited flu activity was reported in 9 regions of the state. Overall, flu activity continues to decrease across the state.

Reports were received from all 11 Health Service Regions (HSRs) for week 11. None of the HSRs reported an increase in flu activity. Activity remained about the same in HSRs 7 and 9/10. A decrease in flu activity was reported in HSRs 1, 2/3, 4/5N, and 8. HSR 6/5S reported that the local health departments in their region reported no flu activity; however, Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston did culture both influenza A and B during week 11. For a map of Health Service Regions, please visit the following website:

Texas Health Service Regions Map

During week 11, culture confirmed influenza A was identified in Brazos and Harris Counties.

Culture confirmed influenza B was identified in Brazos, Bosque, Lubbock (B Hong Kong/330/2001-like), Harris, and McLennan Counties during week 11.

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/Surveillance.aspx

Data from the Sentinel Provider Surveillance Network (SPSN) shows the level of influenza-like illness remains the same as the previous week.

PERCENTAGE OF VISITS FOR INFLUENZA-LIKE-ILLNESS REPORTED BY SENTINEL PROVIDERS IN TEXAS as of March 23, 2006
Week # Reporting Age 0-4 Age 5-24 Age 25-64 Age over 64 Total ILI Total Patients % ILI
2005-49 39 118 181 116 3 418 12894 3.24
2005-50 45 160 268 190 13 631 14410 4.37
2005-51 44 146 149 61 7 363 7797 4.65
2005-52 39 219 232 363 29 843 10140 8.31
2006-01 40 177 201 297 46 721 11399 6.32
2006-02 55 229 359 269 36 893 15487 5.76
2006-03 47 297 399 287 28 1011 13520 7.47
2006-04 69 331 469 304 42 1146 18518 6.18
2006-05 64 282 420 265 44 1011 17853 5.66
2006-06 67 278 375 230 27 910 18375 4.95
2006-07 62 239 358 207 33 837 18270 4.58
2006-08 67 261 426 238 38 963 18767 5.13
2006-09 65 210 389 182 21 802 18329 4.37
2006-10 62 186 313 187 65 751 17409 4.31
2006-11 54 153 195 156 32 536 12391 4.32


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

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 March 18, 2006 (MMWR Week 11)

Statewide Influenza Activity

*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, 01/07/06, 01/14/06, 01/21/06, 01/28/06, 02/04/06, 02/11/06, 02/18/06, 02/25/06, 03/04/06, 03/11/06, 03/26/06, 04/01/06, 04/08/06, 04/15/06, 04/22/06, 04/29/06, 05/12/06, 05/19/06, 05/20/06

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Last updated May 17, 2021