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Flu in NC: The Numbers
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Figure 1. Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) surveillance in hospital emergency departments (ED) and outpatient clinics participating in the Influenza-Like Illness Network (ILINet), by week.
Figure 2. Influenza positive tests by the NC State Laboratory of Public Health and the total percent of submitted specimens that are positive by week.
| May 15, 2012 – 10:34 a.m. | |
| New Flu Deaths 5/6/12-5/12/12 |
Total Flu Deaths Since October 2011 |
| 0 | 9 |
An influenza-associated death is defined for surveillance purposes as a death resulting from a clinically compatible illness that was confirmed to be influenza by an appropriate laboratory or rapid diagnostic test. These data are based on reports to public health from providers. All flu-associated deaths (adult and pediatric) are reportable in North Carolina. |
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Figure 3. Annual ILI trends from the Influenza-Like Illness Network (ILINet) for 2007 – 2012.
Figure 4. Influenza-Associated Deaths Reported in North Carolina, by Week of Death
Figure 5. Influenza-Associated Deaths Reported in North Carolina, by Age Group
NC Flu Yearly Surveillance Reports: 2010-11 and older
