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U.S. Pneumonia and Influenza Mortality Surveillance: A New Era
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The 122 Cities Mortality Reporting System (CMRS) has been used for pneumonia and influenza monitoring in the U.S. since the early 20th century. The 122 CMRS is regarded as the timeliest source of mortality data, with the majority of deaths being… read more… is listed anywhere on the death certificate; not all sites follow this definition (i.e. some sites only use pneumonia or influenza listed only as the … is listed anywhere on the death certificate; not all sites follow this definition (i.e. some sites only use … -
Quantifying the relationship between influenza-related emergency department visits and hospital admissions in BioSense
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Real-time emergency department (ED) data from the BioSense surveillance program for ILI visits and ILI admissions provide valuable insight into disease severity that bridges gaps in traditional influenza surveillance systems that monitor ILI in… read more… (ED) data from the BioSense surveillance program for ILI visits and ILI admissions provide valuable insight into … but do not quantify the relationship between ILI visits and hospital admissions. Objective The purpose of … between influenza-related emergency department visits and hospital admissions in BioSense AF McIntyre1, L … -
Comparison of Distribute and ILINet for national influenza surveillance
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During the spring of 2009, a public health emergency was declared in response to the emergence of the 2009 Influenza A (H1N1) virus. Owing to the response, timely data were needed to improve situational awareness and to inform… read more… reports of influenza-like illness (ILI) and total patient visits to EDs from participating health jurisdictions, … local and state health departments and primary health care providers. The network currently consists of … reports of influenza-like illness (ILI) and total patient visits to EDs from participating health jurisdictions, … -
Validation of Syndromic ILI Data for Use in CDC’s ILINet Surveillance, Pennsylvania
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ILINet is a CDC program that has been used for years for influenza-like illness (ILI) surveillance, using a network of outpatient providers who volunteer to track and report weekly the number of visits due to ILI and the total number of visits to… read more… who volunteer to track and report weekly the number of visits due to ILI and the total number of visits to their practice. Pennsylvania has a network of 95 providers and urgent care clinics that submit data to ILINet. However, ongoing … who volunteer to track and report weekly the number of visits due to ILI and the total number of visits to their … -
October Public Health Practice Influenza Surveillance Webinar
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Krista Kniss and Scott Epperson, from the CDC Influenza Division, will be joining the ISDS Public Health Practice Committee this coming Monday, October 22, for a two-part discussion of influenza surveillance in the United States and abroad. The… read more… outbreaks of respiratory illness in children Child care settings became a particular focus 4 3 2 1 1 1 2 6 12 0 … high priority areas: • All ILINet sentinel health care providers statewide. • ILI outbreaks statewide, … use in animal areas if possible What Might Happen? • Hard to predict – cooler weather is approaching • Likely …