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Feb 27, 2015

Flu Scan for Feb 27, 2015

Flu's long, slow fade
More H7N9 in Guangdong
CDC on H5 threat to humans
H5N1 serology study
Feb 26, 2015

WHO warns about influenza co-circulation, bird outbreaks

Lisa Schnirring | Staff Writer | CIDRAP News
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Feb 26, 2015

The WHO notes signs that flu strains, especially avian ones, are co-circulating at unprecedented levels.

Feb 24, 2015

Flu Scan for Feb 24, 2015

H7N9 infections in China
More H5N1 cases in Egypt
Global flu update
Feb 20, 2015

US flu season continues to hit elderly hard

Jim Wappes | Editorial Director | CIDRAP News
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Feb 20, 2015

The hospitalization rate in the elderly sets another record, and the CDC reports 6 new flu-related deaths in kids.

Feb 18, 2015

Flu Scan for Feb 18, 2015

H7N9 strikes another in Guangdong
Avian flu in Taiwan, Nigeria
Seasonal flu vaccine & H7N9
Feb 13, 2015

CDC: Flu slowing but on track for marathon season

Lisa Schnirring | Staff Writer | CIDRAP News
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Feb 13, 2015

Flu activity remains high and will likely hang on for several more weeks, the CDC says.

Feb 11, 2015

Flu Scan for Feb 11, 2015

Parotitis in flu patients
Global flu update
H7N9 in China
Avian flu in Taiwan, Bulgaria
Feb 06, 2015

US flu activity down slightly, but elderly hit hard

Robert Roos | News Editor | CIDRAP News
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Feb 06, 2015

The rate of flu-related hospitalizations among elderly people is the highest in at least a decade.

Feb 04, 2015

News Scan for Feb 04, 2015

Duration of MRSA colonization
H3N2v vaccine trial
H3N2 in dogs
Feb 03, 2015

News Scan for Feb 03, 2015

Oseltamivir effectiveness
Obesity and flu morbidity
All Influenza, General News

Resources & Literature

Recent Literature

Ang LW, Lim C, Lee VJM, et al. Influenza-associated hospitalizations, Singapore, 2004-2008 and 2010-2012. Emerg Infect Dis 2014 (published online Aug 29)

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Aquino TL, Brice GT, Hayes S, et al. Influenza outbreak in a vaccinated population — USS Ardent, February 2014. MMWR 2014 Oct 24;63(42):947-9

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Belser JA, Gustin KM, Katz JM, et al. Influenza virus infectivity and virulence following ocular-only aerosol inoculation of ferrets. J Virol 2014 (published online Jun 11)

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Biggerstaff M, Jhung MA, Reed C, et al. Influenza-like illness, the time to seek healthcare, and influenza antiviral receipt during the 2010-11 influenza season — United States. J Infect Dis 2014 (published online Apr 13)

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Broberg E, Snacken R, Adlhoch C, et al. Start of the 2014/15 influenza season in Europe: drifted influenza A(H3N2) viruses circulate as dominant subtype. Euro Surveill 2015 Jan 29;20(4):pii=21023

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Brottet E, Vandroux D, Gauzere BA, et al. Influenza season in Reunion dominated by influenza B virus circulation associated with numerous cases of severe disease, France, 2014. Euro Surveill 2014 Oct 2;19(39):pii=20916

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Burton C, Vaudry W, Moore D, et al. Burden of seasonal influenza in children with neurodevelopmental conditions. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2014 Jul;33(7):710-4

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CDC. Influenza activity — United States, 2013-14 season and composition of the 2014-15 influenza vaccines. MMWR 2014 Jun 6; 63(22);483-90

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CDC. Update: influenza activity — United States and worldwide, May 18-September 20, 2014. MMWR 2014 Oct 3;63(39):861-4

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Chaves SS, Perez A, Farley MM, et al. The burden of influenza hospitalizations in infants from 2003 to 2012, United States. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2014 Sep;33(9):912-9

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Cheung DH, Tsang TK, Fang VJ, et al. Association of oseltamivir treatment with virus shedding, illness, and household transmission of influenza viruses. J Infect Dis 2015 (published online Feb 2)

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Chiu SS, Lo JY, Chan KH, et al. Population-based hospitalization burden of influenza A virus subtypes and antigenic drift variants in children in Hong Kong (2004-2011). PLoS One 2014 Apr 30

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Chowell G, Towers S, Viboud C, et al. Rates of influenza-like illness and winter school breaks, Chile, 2004-2010. Emerg Infect Dis 2014 (published online May 27)

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Cohen AL, Hellferscee O, Pretorius M, et al. Epidemiology of influenza virus types and subtypes in South Africa, 2009-2012. Emerg Infect Dis 2014 (published online Jun 17)

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Coleman BL, Fadel SA, Drews SJ, et al. Zanamivir versus trivalent split virus influenza vaccine: a pilot randomized trial. Influenza Other Respir Viruses 2015 (published online Jan 4)

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de Jong MD, Ison MG, Monto AS, et al. Evaluation of intravenous peramivir for treatment of influenza in hospitalized patients. Clin Infect Dis 2014 (published online Aug 12)

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Dharan NJ, Sokolow LZ, Cheng PY, et al. Child, household, and caregiver characteristics associated with hospitalization for influenza among children 6-59 months of age: an emerging infections program study. Ped Infect Dis J 2014 (published online Mar 17)

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Dobson J, Whitley RJ, Pocock S, et al. Oseltamivir treatment for influenza in adults: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Lancet 2015 (published online Jan 29)

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Ducatez MF, Pelletier C, Meyer G. Influenza D virus in cattle, France, 2011-2014. Emerg Infect Dis 2015 (published online Jan 6)

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Dunning J, Baillie JK, Cao B, et al. Antiviral combinations for severe influenza. Lancet Infect Dis 2014 (published online Sep 9)

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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Risk assessment guidelines for infectious diseases transmitted on aircraft (RAGIDA): Influenza. Stockholm, Sweden: ECDC, 2014

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Gill PJ, Ashdown HF, Wang K, et al. Identification of children at risk of influenza-related complications in primary and ambulatory care: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet Respir Med 2014 (published online Dec 4)

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Gomez-Gomez A, Magana-Aquino M, Bernal-Silva S, et al. Risk factors for severe influenza A pneumonia in adult cohort, Mexico, 2013-14. Emerg Infect Dis 2014 (published online Jun 16)

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Grijalva CG, Griffin MR, Edwards KM, et al. The role of influenza and parainfluenza infections in nasopharyngeal pneumococcal acquisition among young children. Clin Infect Dis 2014 (published online Mar 12)

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Groom AV, Hennessy TW, Singleton RJ, et al. Pneumonia and influenza mortality among American Indian and Alaska Native people, 1990-2009. Am J Public Health 2014 Jun;104(S3):S460-9

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Related Practices

Health Matters - pandemic flu issue

Source Agency: 
Public Health - Seattle & King County (Washington)
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Washington

Health Matters is a well-written, 8-page newsletter that provides essential information about pandemic influenza to the public. The articles provide essential and practical information about what to expect during a pandemic, and emphasize personal preparedness, prevention, and home care. The document is an ideal tool for placement on desks or web sites at local health departments or distribution at health fairs, clinics, and public presentations.

PIO avian flu functional exercise

Source Agency: 
Ohio Department of Health
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Ohio

The PIO avian flu functional exercise materials were adapted from a public information exercise designed to test the Ohio state communications plan and practice the formation of a joint information center.

"Protect Iowa Health" communications campaign advocates preparedness for everyone

Source Agency: 
Iowa Department of Public Health
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Iowa

An interactive Web site describes in English and Spanish ways in which anyone can be a preparedness hero.

Pandemic Influenza Planning Kit for Schools

Source Agency: 
Georgia Division of Public Health
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Georgia
The Planning Kit for Schools has the potential to increase pandemic influenza awareness, assist schools in maintaining continuity of education, and serve as a resource for the greater community. The kit carefully describes tangible steps that schools can take to plan for a pandemic, and the templates require organizations to identify specific school personnel as part of an incident command structure.

Social Distancing Protocol

Source Agency: 
Public Health - Seattle & King County (Washington)
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Washington

The Social Distancing Protocol identifies types of social distancing, assesses the probable economic and social impact of each measure, and provides a guide for phased implementation based on WHO pandemic phase and local surveillance. These materials would be useful for review by state and local health departments, because they reference proposed decision-makers at each level of implementation.

Community Readiness Challenge

Source Agency: 
Platte County Health Department (Missouri)
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Missouri

The Community Readiness Challenge encourages individuals and families to build a pandemic preparedness kit by providing detailed lists of weekly items to buy and ways to prepare for 26 weeks. The LOCC box portion of the program uses business donations to assemble personal preparedness kits for economically-disadvantaged citizens. This practice is noteworthy, because it addresses a group for which there is little focus on prevention and planning efforts.

Prioritization of public health services for pandemic influenza

Source Agency: 
City of Bloomington Public Health Division (Minnesota)
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Minnesota
A local attempt prioritized public health services and determined pertinent parameters for operation during a pandemic. The description of each prioritized service is accompanied by information on the minimum number of staff required to perform the service, necessary products, and ability of staff to perform the service from home. The document could serve as a beginning template for local agencies that have not begun the difficult discussions around public health continuity.

Medical Coordination Centers

Source Agency: 
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
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New Jersey

A concept paper provides a process by which a public health department can provide statewide accessibility to select medical information and home medical treatment during an influenza pandemic. Existing Medical Coordination Centers (MCCs) are proposed as regional centers for public health operations, such as phone banks, home visit dispatch, provision of medical advice, security, Medical Reserve Corps operations, antiviral dispensing, and EMS coordination.

Caring for the sick at home when it's the only option

Source Agency: 
Public Health - Lincoln County, Wyoming
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Wyoming

The hour-long DVD provides practical, detailed information on caring for ill persons, including those with influenza, at home. It is aimed at non-medical care providers.

Allocating Influenza Vaccines in Minnesota

Source Agency: 
Minnesota Department of Health
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Minnesota
A well-written and valuable guide on the ethics of influenza vaccine distribution was the product of a multidisciplinary work group composed of public health professionals, ethicists, healthcare providers, and legal experts. The aim of the work group was to provide ethical guidance for Minnesota's statewide pandemic planning efforts, and the group chose to focus on ethical distribution of vaccine as a scarce resource.
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