In the united states more than 35,000 deaths and 200,000 hospitalizations due to influenza occur. Many predictions of the economic and social costs of a modernday influenza pandemic are based on the effects of the influenza pandemic of 1918. Pandemic influenza preparedness, response, and recovery guide for critical infrastr ucture and key resources for more information including a pdf copy of the cikr guide, please visit. Many emergency departments, clinics, and physician offices were filled with symptomatic. People of all ages can get the flu, from babies and young adults, to the elderly. Higiene, prevencion y cuidados son nuestros mejores aliados. Healthcare infection control practices advisory committee, november 89, 2017. The possibility of a worldwide influenza pandemic in the near future is of growing concern for many countries around the globe. The influenza vaccine does not protect against other respiratory viruses such as the common cold. Symptoms of the flu come on suddenly and can include fever, headache, chills, dry cough, sore throat, body or muscle aches, tiredness, and feeling generally miserable. Viral influenza is a seasonal infection associated with significant morbidity and mortality. What is a pdf file and how do i open a pdf file pdf files are generally classified as data files, and these documents are commonly known as portable document format files. Pdf influenza is a highly contagious acute viral infection of the respiratory tract.
Aug 20, 2009 prevencion influenza drsanchezcalixto. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health. Seasonal influenza vaccination and antiviral use in eueea member states technical report iv figure 11. This image is a work of the centers for disease control and prevention, part of the united states department of health and human services, taken or made as part of an employees official duties. For more information on the influenza vaccine, please refer to the consumer medicine information sheet located at medsafe. Preparations for the 2009h1n1 influenza in april 2009, a novel influenza a h1n1 virus 2009h1n1 appeared in mexico, causing pneumonias and 59 deaths in mexico city alone. Hence, there is an urgent need for better tools to prevent, detect, control and treat influenza, including more effective vaccines and antiviral drugs that would instil public confidence and uptake, especially in lmics. Birds, pigs, horses, ferrets, dogs, and cats can all be infected with various strains of the influenza virus. Influenza type a viruses were detected in 99% of all laboratoryconfirmed influenza cases admitted to icus, with type b accounting only for 1%. Countries in north america reported high influenza activity from december, with influenza a and b viruses cocirculating in canada and the united states of america.
Proportion of eueea member states recommending antiviral agents for the treatment of outpatients with suspected or laboratoryconfirmed influenza, influenza. Influenza a viruses constantly mutate, changing the yeartoyear dynamics of an influenza season. Influenza b was the dominant circulating strain in all jurisdictions this fortnight, except tas where influenza a is dominant and overall activity remains low. It most commonly causes a fever and respiratory problems. South carolina 201718 influenza end of season report and. Influenza in humans is often referred to as the seasonal flu. In both countries, influenza ah1n1pdm09 viruses circulated in higher proportions than ah3n2 viruses. Influenza is a highly contagious acute viral infection of the respiratory tract. Data from the influenza hospitalization surveillance network flusurvnet and the influenzaassociated pediatric mortality surveillance system for the 201011 through 201718 influenza seasons were analyzed to quantify the proportion of influenzaassociated hospitalizations among females aged 1544 years that occurred among pregnant. Influenza activity in the united states slightly increased over the last four weeks and remains high. H1n1 influenza or swine flu is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease of pigs caused by type a influenza virus that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza in pigs.
In most countries, influenza activity increased sharply by late january. The majority of persons infected with influenza virus exhibit selflimited, uncomplicated, acute febrile respiratory symptoms or are asymptomatic. Key messages and actions for covid19 prevention and control. Each year, acip provides general information regarding the prevention and control of influenza. Information from its description page there is shown below. Planning for pandemic influenza by business and industry is essential to minimize a pandemics impact. It is meant to provide local health departments, hospital administrators, health professionals and residents with a general understanding of the burden of ili. Conclusion our data revealed low vaccine effectiveness against influenza in hospitalised patients. Clinical management of human infection with pandemic.
Epidemicpandemic influenza topic collection 10122017. In 2009, the world watched as the pandemic influenza a h1n1 virus circulated the globe. For this reason, some items on this page will be unavailable. Prior vaccination protected against influenza ah1n1pdm09 and byamagatalineage. There are three groups of influenza viruses, called type a, b. As of october 2009, 195 countries have reported confirmed human cases of pandemic h1n1 2009.
Savy v, ciapponi a, bardach a, at al burden of influenza in latin. Influenza vaccination current season influenza vaccination status f influenza rtpcr results a or b influenza result influenza vaccination among mexican migrants traveling through the usmexico border. Of severe cases admitted to icus, 48% were reported in persons aged 65 years and over, but a substantial proportion of hospitalised patients belonged to the 4064 year age group figure 3. Influenza vaccine effectiveness in preventing influenza. Influenza in birds is often referred to as avian influenza, in pigs as swine influenza, in horses as equine influenza and so on. Influenza, commonly called the flu, is caused by influenza viruses when they infect the respiratory tract nose, throat, lungs. The virus soon spread to the united states and to other continents. Influenza estacional en adultos y ninosdiagnostico. March 2, 2018 volume 2018 7 hdohdocd influenza surveillance report page 5 b. Ogg multiplexed audiovideo file, theoravorbis, length 8 min 38 s, 320. Friday, april 03, 2020 the purpose of this report is to describe the spread and prevalence of influenza like illness ili in indiana. Within two months, the world health organization who declared that the viral outbreak met the. The spanish influenza pandemic of 19181919, which caused.
Two or more cases of ili occurring within 72 hours among residents in a unit of the facility with at least one of the ill residents having laboratoryconfirmed influenza i. Epidemiological factors associated with increased odds for influenza included weeks when. Javascript is disabled or is not supported by your browser. A novel influenza a h1n1 virus of swine origin emerged among people in mexico during the spring of 2009 and spread with travellers worldwide, resulting in the first influenza pandemic since 1968. Pandemic influenza preparedness, response and recovery. Developed by adobe systems, the pdf format was implemented in order to provide wider cross compatibility support for viewing and sharing content across widely used system. The major clinical and commercial laboratories throughout the state of hawaii have the testing capacity for non influenza respiratory pathogens and report these to hdoh. Flu is an illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the respiratory tract. The virus is transmitted through direct contact with respiratory droplets of an infected person generated through coughing and sneezing. Recommendations for prevention and control of influenza in. Pdf introduccion a influenzatambien conocida como gripees una enfermedad viral.
The seasonal pattern is one of outbreaks or epidemics in the winter months in. Apr 15, 2009 resumen ejecutivo perspectiva historica. Guidance on preparingworkplaces foran influenzapandemic. We assessed trends in incidence and demographic characteristics for the 3,984 cases diagnosed during 19952018 in new york city, new york, usa, and reported to the new york city department of health and mental hygiene. Influenza in queensland 202018 4 introduction influenza is a viral respiratory disease of global public health importance. Recommendations for prevention and control of influenza in children. Below is additional guidance on antiviral treatment of influenza and other reports related to controlling and preventing influenza among specific populations e. Seasonal influenza and antiviral use in eueea member states. This is why testing is required to confirm if someone has covid19. Despite clinical and epidemiologic similarities to influenza pandemics of 1889, 1847, and even earlier, many questioned. In 1918, the cause of human influenza and its links to avian and swine influenza were unknown. For those repeatedly vaccinated against influenza ah1n1pdm09, ive was 46.
The public health implications of the pandemic therefore remain in doubt even as we now grapple with the feared emergence of a. Many questions about its origins, its unusual epidemiologic features, and the basis of its pathogenicity remain unanswered. Illinois long term care facilities and assisted living. Influenza seasonal influenza, often referred to simply as the flu, is associated with approximately 200,000 hospital admissions and as many as 49,000 deaths annually in the united states, according to the centers for disease control and prevention cdc.
Confounding definite assignment of a geographic point of origin, the 1918 pandemic spread more or less simultaneously in 3 distinct waves during an. Influenza fact sheet keywords department of health services, dhs, division of public health, influenza, flu, coughing, sneezing, vaccine, vaccination, flu shot, contagious, p42064, p42064 created date. The illness can be mild to severe and can cause death in some people. However, such testing is performed as needed and when sufficient resources are available because. Eurosurveillance influenza vaccine effectiveness against.
This report begins by providing a brief historical back. Influenza, also called the flu, is a viral disease that affects humans and many animals. Pdf file extension what is a pdf file and how do i open a. The ministry of health keeps a record of influenza vaccinations on the national immunisation register so that. Although anyone can become infected with flu, the elderly, young children, or anyone with other. To find an influenza vaccine provider, visit the district of columbia immunization resource. Before and after 1918, most influenza pandemics developed in asia and spread from there to the rest of the world. However, people 65 years of age and older, children 5 years and younger, pregnant women, and. Pandemic influenza preparedness framework for the sharing of influenza viruses and access to vaccines and other benefits. Cryptosporidiosis is a parasitic diarrheal infection that is transmitted by the fecaloral route. However, sporadic human infections with swine flu have occurred. Flu goes around every year, with some years being worse than others. A total of 4,489 hospitalizations and 289 deaths were reported.
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