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  • Content Type: Success Stories

    The 2017-2018 influenza season was the first to be classified as "high severity" across all age groups since 2003.1 Influenza-like illness (ILI) peaked at 7.5%, the highest since the 2009 pandemic.1 It was also the longest season in recent history,… read more
    … was the first to be classified as "high severity" across all age groups since 2003. 1 Influenza-like illness (ILI) … Wisconsin, 7,520 people were hospitalized and 379 people died due to influenza-related complications during the 2017-2018 … was the first to be classified as "high severity" across all age groups since 2003. 1 Influenza-like illness (ILI) …
  • Content Type: Syndrome

    • Why the syndrome was created?
      • Track food poisoning and potential disease outbreaks due to infected food 
    • Syndromic surveillance system (e.g., ESSENCE, R STUDIO, RODS, etc.)
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    … Track food poisoning and potential disease outbreaks due to infected food  Syndromic surveillance system (e.g., … Track food poisoning and potential disease outbreaks due to infected food  Syndromic surveillance system (e.g., …
  • Content Type: Success Stories

    Wisconsin experienced severe flooding from August 17 to September 20, 2018. This flood caused an estimated $232 million in damage and affected 21 counties. Floods can have negative health impacts on a population, such as increased skin infections,… read more
    … was then applied to these visits, eliminating those that did not fit the case definition. 2 For example, a visit was … Syndromic Surveillance in Action: Examining ED Visits Due to Wisconsin Flooding. Office of Preparedness and … limited coverage – Injuries/illnesses for which patients did not seek care in an emergency department/hospital …